ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)

Question 1

What are the parts of the pituitary gland?

Answer 1

Anterior pituitary (Adenohypophysis)

Posterior pituitary (Neurohypophysis)

Question 2

What are anterior pituitary hormones? Tropic hormones (regulate other glands):

Answer 2

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) → Thyroid.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) → Adrenal cortex.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) → Gamete production.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) → Ovarian/testicular hormones.

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) → Melanin dispersion.

Question 3

What are posterior pituitary hormones?

Answer 3

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): Water retention, raises BP.

Oxytocin: Uterine contractions, milk ejection.

Question 3

What are anterior pituitary hormones? Non-tropic hormones:

Answer 3

Growth Hormone (GH) → Muscle, bone growth, metabolism.

Prolactin → Milk production.