pituatory Flashcards
1
Q
hormones produced by pituatory gland ?
A
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.
2
Q
dynamic pituitary function test
A
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