Endocrine- Anterior Pituitary Hormones

Question 1

Target Tissue of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 1

Adrenal glands, specifically the adrenal cortex

Question 2

ACTH Effect

Answer 2

Secretion of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens

Question 3

Target Tissue of Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 3

Thyroid

Question 4

TSH Effect

Answer 4

Secretion of thyroxine (T4) & triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 5

Target Tissue of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 5

Ovaries and testes

Question 6

LH Effect

Answer 6

In females, triggers ovulation. In males, promotes testosterone production.

Question 7

Target Tissue of Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 7

Ovaries and testes

Question 8

FSH Effect

Answer 8

In females, stimulates ovarian follicle maturation and production of estrogens. In males, stimulates sperm production.

Question 9

Target Tissue of Growth Hormone (GH)

Answer 9

Liver, muscle, bone, cartilage, & other tissues

Question 10

GH Effect

Answer 10

Regulates metabolism and body growth

Question 11

Target Tissue of Prolactin (PRL)

Answer 11

Mammary glands

Question 12

PRL Effect

Answer 12

Promotes lactation

Question 13

F L A T

P E G ?

Answer 13

F- FSH
L- LH
A-ACTH
T-TSH
P-PRL
E-ENDORPHINS 
G-GH