Organization and Function of Mitochondria. Mitochondria are surrounded by a double-membrane system, consisting of inner and outer mitochondrial membranes separated by an intermembrane space (Figure 10.1). The inner membrane forms numerous folds (cristae), which extend into the interior (or matrix) of the organelle.itochondria are surrounded by a double-membrane system, consisting of inner and outer mitochondrial membranes separated by an intermembrane space (Figure 10.1). The inner membrane forms numerous folds (cristae), which extend into the interior (or matrix) of the organelle.
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the Master Gland of the body. Due to the pituitary's involvement in regulating hormones, any pituitary disturbance can create a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can cause a number of symptoms, some of which are listed below.1  Headaches.2  Depression. 3  Mood/Emotion Swings.ue to the pituitary's involvement in regulating hormones, any pituitary disturbance can create a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can cause a number of symptoms, some of which are listed below. 1  Headaches.
Hormones that the pituitary gland produces include: 1  Growth hormone: regulates growth processes. 2  Luteinizing hormone (LH): a type of sex hormone, released during puberty (and beyond). 3  Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH): A type of sex hormone. 4  Thyroxine stimulating hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. Conditions affecting the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus and some of the other glands mentioned above can cause growth problems.