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Pituitary Hormones
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior Pituitary - how many hormones | 6 |
| Posterior Pituitary- how many hormones | 2 |
| Growth Hormone | GH bone |
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone | ACTH adrenal cortex |
| Thyroid-stimulating Hormone | TSH thyroid gland |
| Gonadotropic Hormone | FSH & LH testis & ovaries |
| Prolactin | PRL mammary glands |
| Oxytocin | OT mammary glands, uterus smooth muscle |
| Antidiuretic Hormone | ADH kidney tubules |
| Posterior Pituitary Hormones | ADH- antidiuretic hormone OT-oxytocin |
| Anterior Pituitary Hormones | GH- growth hormone ACTH- adrenocorticotropic TSH- thyroid stimulating hormone FSH- follicle stimulating hormone LH- luteinizing hormone PRL- prolactin |