The frequent occurrence of hypothalamo-pituitary dysfunction in patients with eating disorders as well as prior reports that nutritional and endocrine status influence pituitary morphology, led us to hypothesize that pituitary size and shape may be altered in patients with eating disorders.
The main function of your pituitary gland is to produce and release several hormones that help carry out important bodily functions, including: Growth.
Metabolism (how your body transforms and manages the energy from the food you eat).
The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands.
The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.
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