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Adenohypophysis
Hormones of
Hormone | Target | Action |
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hGH - Human Growth Hormone | All tissues - esp. Bone, Muscle | Stimulates development of the Skeleton and Muscles - RAISES Blood Sugar |
ACTH - Adrenocorticotropin | Adrenal Cortex | stimulates RELEASE of Cortisol and Androgens |
TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | Thyroid Gland | stimulates RELEASE of Thyroxine (T4) |
PRL - Prolactin | Breasts | simulates Lactation (milk production) |
MSH - Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone | Skin | stimulates formation of Skin Pigment |
FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone | Ovaries/ Testes | stimulates FORMATION of Sex Cells (gametes) |
LH - Luteinizing Hormone | Ovaries/ Testes | promotes SYNTHESIS of Sex Hormones (Est/Pro or Test) |