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Is the pituitary glad controlled by sex hormones

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Through secretion of its hormones, the pituitary gland controls metabolism, growth, sexual maturation, reproduction, blood pressure and many other vital physical functions and processes.
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Yes

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The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland by releasing hormones such as corticotrophin, dopamine, somatostatin, gonadotrophin and thyrotropin

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