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.
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your body doesnât make enough pituitary hormones. The pituitary gland is a small, bean-shaped gland at the base of your brain. It plays a role in controlling your bodyâs endocrine system, a group of glands that produce and secrete hormones to regulate your bodyâs processes.In hypopituitarism, the pituitary gland fails to produce or doesnât produce enough of one or more of its hormones.When your pituitary gland doesnât produce enough hormones, your body functions are affected. The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing:1  Adrenocoricotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and other hormones to help your body deal with stress.hen your pituitary gland doesnât produce enough hormones, your body functions are affected. The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing: 1  Adrenocoricotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and other hormones to help your body deal with stress.