The anterior pituitary gland:Group of answer choicesis situated well anterior to the optic chiasmsecretes all of the releasing hormonesproduces the hormone hGH which causes pituitary dwarfism when hypersecretedsynthesises at least 7 different hormones critical in the regulation of all aspects of homeostasisis not regulated by the hypothalamus

The anterior pituitary gland:

1. Is not situated well anterior to the optic chiasm. It is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone, inferior to the hypothalamus and optic chiasm.

2. Does not secrete all of the releasing hormones. The hypothalamus is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate the pituitary gland.

3. Does produce the hormone hGH (human growth hormone). However, hypersecretion of hGH does not cause pituitary dwarfism, but rather leads to a condition called acromegaly in adults and gigantism in children. Hyposecretion of hGH during childhood leads to pituitary dwarfism.

4. Does synthesize at least 7 different hormones critical in the regulation of all aspects of homeostasis. These include growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL), and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH).

5. Is regulated by the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary gland by releasing hormones that either stimulate or inhibit the production of hormones in the anterior pituitary.