anterior pituitary gland hormones/ glands Flashcards
1
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growth hormone
A
promotes growth of body cells and also long bones
2
Q
prolactin
A
initiates and maintains milk secretion
3
Q
thyroid stimulating hormone
A
controls secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland
4
Q
adrenocorticotropic hormone
A
controls secretion of certain hormones from adrenal cortex
5
Q
follicle stimulating hormone
A
initiates development of the ova and induces secretion of estrogen; sperm production is stimulated
6
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luteinizing hormone
A
stimulates ovulation and readies the uterus for implantation; testosterone production is stimulated
