Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for secreting and producing hormones?

The adenohypophysis, also known as the anterior pituitary, is the part of the pituitary gland responsible for the production and secretion of various hormones. This region contains specific cells that synthesize key hormones critical for various bodily functions. For instance, it produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Each of these hormones plays a significant role in regulating metabolism, growth, reproduction, and stress response, making the adenohypophysis essential for maintaining homeostasis in the body.

In contrast, the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) primarily stores and releases hormones that are produced by the hypothalamus, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, rather than producing its own hormones. The infundibulum is the stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus and serves as a conduit for hormones from the hypothalamus but does not produce hormones itself. The pars intermedia, while a part of the pituitary gland, has a limited role in hormone secretion in adults, primarily producing