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What is my left side of pituitary gland responsible for?

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No left-right : Hi. The pituitary does have front-to-back anatomical/functional differences (adenohypophysis vs. neurohypophysis), but NO left-to-right anatomical/functional distinction.

Answered 11/21/2016

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What is my left side of pituitary gland responsible for?

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

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