1 Water is the biological milieuâthe substance that makes life possibleâand almost all the molecular components of living cells, whether they be found in animals, plants, or microorganisms, are soluble in water.
What is the normal size of a pituitary gland for a person > 40 years? When the tumor was diagnosed the size of the gland was 16mm in diameter. Does this mean it is a micro adenoma or macro adenoma? Usually the report will specify what is normal, if there is a lesion, if the lesion is suspected etc.
Hormones made by the pituitary gland include: 1  Prolactin hormone: causes a womanâs breasts to make milk after pregnancy. 2  Growth hormone: helps control body growth and the metabolism of sugar and fat. 3  Adrenocorticotropic hormone: causes the adrenal glands to make cortisol.