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Anterior Pituitary Gland Flashcards

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What is the function of Human Growth Hormone? (HGH)

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Stimulate growth in the body

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What is the function of Prolactin? (PRL)

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Stimulate and maintain milk production after child birth; function in males is unknown

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What is the function of Adrenocorticotrophic hormone? (ACTH)

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Hormonal stimulus that regulates endocrine activity in the adrenal glands

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What is the function of the Thyroid Stimulating hormone? (TSH)

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Influences growth and activity of the thyroid gland

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What are the two types of the Gonadotrophic Hormone? (GH)

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  • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

* Lutenizing hormone (LH)

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