Anterior Pituitary Gland Hormones

Question 1

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

FSH

Answer 1

Ovaries - stimulates development of follicles that contain eggs
Testes - stimulates production & maturation of sperm

Question 2

Luteinising Hormone

LH

Answer 2

Ovaries - bring about ovulation & formation of corpus luteum after ovulation
Testes - stimulate interstitial cells in testes to secrete testosterone

Question 3

Growth Hormone

GH

Answer 3

Targets all cells
Stimulates body growth, particularly of skeleton
Increases rate of protein synthesis
Secreted through life to maintain organ size

Question 4

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

TSH

Answer 4

Targets thyroid gland

Stimulates production & release of hormones in thyroid gland

Question 5

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

ACTH

Answer 5

Targets adrenal cortex

Controls production & release of some hormones from cortex of adrenal glands

Question 6

Prolactin

Answer 6

Targets mammary glands

Initiates & maintains milk secretion