Anterior Pituitary Hormones and their releases Flashcards by Nicholas de Guzman | Brainscape

Q

For each given hormone, name the stimulated releases.

Corticotropes

A

-> ACTH -> Cortisol

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For each given hormone, name the stimulated releases.

Lactortropes

A

-> Prolactin -> Milk production (females) and testicular function (males)

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For each given hormone, name the stimulated releases.

Somatotropes

A

-> GH -> Regulates body growth

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For each given hormone, name the stimulated releases.

Gonadotropes

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-> LH/FSH -> Testosterone or estrogen/progesterone

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