The Forebrain
The Forebrain is the most anterior and most prominent part of the mammalian brain.
Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is an endocrine (hormone producing) gland attached to the base of the
hypothalamus by a stalk that contains neurons, blood vessels, and connective tissue. In response to messages from the hypothalamus , the pituitary synthesizes and releases hormones into the bloodstream, which carries them to other organs.