pituatory Flashcards

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hormones produced by pituatory gland ?

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growth hormone — which regulates growth.

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) — which tells the thyroid gland to make hormones.

prolactin — which controls breast milk production.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

Luteinizing hormone (LH).

Oxytocin.

Prolactin.

adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) — which tells the adrenal glands to make hormones.

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dynamic pituitary function test

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Insulin, TRH and LHRH

following which the serum glucose, cortisol, growth hormone, TSH, LH and FSH levels are recorded at regular intervals. Prolactin levels are also sometimes measured

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