Pituitary Gland

Question 1

Adenohypophysis

Answer 1

Anterior lobe

Question 2

Neurohypophysis

Answer 2

Posterior lobe

Question 3

Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

Answer 3

Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol and weak androgens, which control the adrenal cortex development and functioning

Question 4

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 4

Stimulates ovarian follicles to grow and produce estrogen; stimulates spermatozoa development

Question 5

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) aka luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 5

Increases synthesis of testosterone in males; stimulates the synthesis of androgens, estrogen, and progestin in the ovaries and the development of the corpus luteum in females

Question 6

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

Answer 6

Causes pigmentation of the skin

Question 7

Prolactin

Answer 7

Stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk secretion after delivery; male function unknown

Question 8

Growth hormone (GH), somatotropin, human growth hormone (HGH)

Answer 8

Stimulates growth in bone and other tissues

Question 9

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (thyrotropin)

Answer 9

Regulates the structure and function of the thyroid gland and stimulates synthesis and release of the thyroid hormone thyroxine