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Journal Article 
Endocrine Hypertension 
Zhang, W; Wang, Y; Wei, Z; Chang, G; Luo, Qin; Abudusailamu, N; Nurula, M; Tao, Sha; Li, H; Chen, Y; , 
2020 
Springer Singapore 
Singapore 
Secondary Hypertension 
249-347 
Pituitary gland, located in the sella pituitary fossa of the skull base, is the most important endocrine gland in the body, secreting hormones and regulating other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is divided into neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) and adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary). The neurohypophysis can also be divided into the middle part and the nerve part. The pituitary gland is connected with the hypothalamus through the pituitary stalk to form the hypothalamus neurohypophysis system. There are five main endocrine cells in adenohypophysis, which secrete seven different hormones, including growth hormone (GH), thyrotropin, (TSH), suprarenal adrenocortical hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone, (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL), promoted melanin (MSH), and so on. All kinds of pituitary diseases, resulting in abnormal hormone secretion or increased intracranial pressure, can lead to increased blood pressure. Summary of pituitary hormones related to hypertension as shown in Table 9.1.