Anterior Pituitary Gland Hormones Flashcards

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Promotes developement of breasts during pregnancy. Stimulates secretions of milk after delivery of the baby. Also known as prolactin.

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Lactogenic Hormone (LTH)

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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Regulates growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues. Also known as somatotropic hormone (STH).

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Controls intensity of pigmentation in pigmented cells of the skin.

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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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Stimulates normal growth and development of adrenal cortex and secretion of corticosteroids.

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Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)

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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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Controls intensity of pigmentation in pigmented cells of the skin.

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Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)

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Stimulates normal growth and development of adrenal cortex and secretion of corticosteroids.

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Promotes and maintains normal growth and development of the thyroid gland. Stimulates secretions of thyroid hormones.

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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Stimulates secretion of estrogen and production of eggs in female ovaries. Stimulates production of sperm in men.

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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