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ch 11
anteroir pituitary gland
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| TSH- thyroid stimulating hormone | stimulates growth of thyroid gland and stimulates it to secrete thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) |
| ACTH - adrenocorticotrophic hormone | stimulates growth of adrenal cortex and stimulates it to secrete glucocorticoids (mainly cortisol) |
| FSH - follicle-stimulating hormone | reproduction, eggs-female, sperm-male, follicle growth |
| LH - luteinizing hormone | releases egg, ovulation, releases testosterone |
| GH - growth hormone | growth and inc blood glucose |
| PRL - prolactin | milk production and breast development during pregnancy |