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Hormones released by anterior pituitary gland Flashcards

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FSH

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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LH

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Luteinising hormone

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GH

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Growth hormone

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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TSH

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Thyroid stimulating hormone

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What hormones do the anterior pituitary gland secrete?

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Thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH), Prolactin, Follicle stimulating hormone(FSH), LH(Luteinising hormone), Adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH), Growth hormone(GH)

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What organs does FSH target?

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Ovaries and testes

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What is the main effect of FSH?

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Growth of follicles in ovaries in females and production of sperm in males

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What organs does LH target?

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Ovaries and testes

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What is the main effect of LH?

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Ovulation and maintenance of corpus luteum in females and secretion of testosterone in males

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What organs does GH target?

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All cells

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What is the main effect of GH?

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Growth and protein synthesis

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What organs does TSH target?

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Thyroid glands

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What is the main effect of TSH?

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Secretion of hormones from thyroid

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What organs does ACTH target?

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Adrenal cortex

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What is the main effect of ACTH?

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Secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

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What organs does prolactin target?

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Mammary glands

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What is the main effect of prolactin?

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Milk production

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