The median is the 50th percentile: the point in the data where 50% of the data fall below that point, and 50% fall above it. To calculate the k th percentile (where k is any number between zero and one hundred), do the following steps:
Video: Pituitary Dysfunction: Disorders and Symptoms. The pituitary gland secretes hormones that affect growth, reproductive ability, and water retention. If there is a hypo- or hypersecretion of these hormones, the result can be a number of conditions, including pituitary dwarfism, gigantism, acromegaly, sterility or diabetes insipidus. Human Anatomy & Physiology: Help and Review / Science Courses.
1 Growth hormone (GH). 2  GH is made in the pituitary gland (see figure below). 3  In a person with acromegaly, too much GH is released into the body. 4  Overproduction of GH causes changes in physical appearance and body function.cromegaly is generally caused by a noncancerous growth called a tumor or an adenoma located on the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized structure located in the front of the brain, behind the eyes (see figure below). It is also commonly referred to as the master gland of the body.