Question

The adenohypophysis is the glandular front lobe of the pituitary gland. because of its position, it is also known as the ___________ pituitary.

Answer 1

Adenohypophysis is also called as the anterior lobe or anterior pituitary gland. Because of its position in the front lobe of the pituitary gland, it is named as this.  It helps the pituitary gland in the major productions of growth hormone, gonadotropic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, prolactin, etc.