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.
Pituitary Gland Tumor Symptoms. The symptoms hormone-producing adenomas cause are related to the hormone that is affected by the tumor as already noted. Hormone-inactive adenomas exert pressure on surrounding brain structures and can produce a variety of symptoms depending upon the area of the brain affected by the tumor.