anterior pituitary Flashcards
1
Q
name the hormones released from the anterior pituitary.
A
leitinising hormone
follicle stimulating hormone
thyroid stimulating hormone
prolactin
growth hormone
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
2
Q
thyroid hormone role
A
metabolism
3
Q
growth hormone role
A
induces targets to produce insulin-like growth factor
stimulate body growth and heigher metabolic rate
4
Q
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
A
induces targets to produce glucocorticoids (cortisol) - regulates metabolism and stress response
