Anterior Pituitary Hormones

Question 1

Growth Hormone (GH)

Answer 1

primary hormone responsible for regulating body growth, and is important in metabolism

Question 2

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer 2

stimulates secretion of thyroid hormone & growth of thyroid gland

Question 3

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 3

stimulates cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex & promotes growth of adrenal cortex

Question 4

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 4

In females it stimulates growth & development of ovarian follicles and promotes secretion of estrogen by ovaries. In males it is required for sperm production

Question 5

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 5

In females it is responsible for ovulation, formation of corpus luteum in the ovary, and regulation of ovarian secretion of female sex hormones. In males it stimulates cells in the testes to secrete testosterone

Question 6

Prolactin

Answer 6

In females it stimulates breast development and milk production. In males it is involved in testicular function