ANTERIOR PITUITARY HORMONES Flashcards
1
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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secretes thyroid
2
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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secretes cortisol by adrenal cortex
3
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Follicle-Stimulation Hormone (FSH)
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development and growth of ovarian follicle; promotes secretion of estrogen by ovaries
4
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luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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stimulates ovulation
5
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Growth Hormone GH
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regulates overall body growth
6
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Prolactin
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milk secretion; breast development