Ancient Minoan Trade. The sea was a defense and a source of food for the Ancient Minoans. The sea was also the key to the great success the Minoans had as traders. Yes, the Phoenicians and others on the mainland had successful trading enterprises, but sea trade was easier and cheaper. Roads were still primitive, and land traders had to deal with rough terrain.
Every other cell depends on the thyroid to manage its metabolism. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus both control the thyroid. When thyroid hormone levels drop too low, the hypothalamus secretes TSH Releasing Hormone (TRH), which alerts the pituitary to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The thyroid responds to this chain of events by producing more hormones.
The Pituitary Gland: The Master Gland. The pituitary gland, which is often referred to as the master gland, regulates the. release of most of the body's hormones (chemical messengers that send information to. different parts of the body). It is a pea-sized gland that is located underneath the brain. The pituitary gland controls the release of thyroid, adrenal, growth and sex hormones. The hypothalamus, located in the brain above the pituitary gland, regulates the release. of hormones from the pituitary gland.