List the hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary gland and their actions. What is the importance of the hypophyseal portal system?

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The pituitary gland is known as an endocrine gland and is also called hypophysis. It is known to be a pea-sized gland in humans. It is also termed the master gland as it is involved in the control of several other hormones. It is located at the base portion of the brain. This gland consists of 2 major parts: the anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary gland which secretes different sets of hormones. This gland remains attached to the hypothalamus that helps to regulate its activity.

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