Abstract Pituitary gland is a small pea shaped gland located in the base of the skull specifically the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. It is an endocrine gland that secretes various hormones such as ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), GH (growth hormone), prolactin, oxytocin, etc. and controls a number of processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction, etc. in the body….