Pituitary Gland Flashcards

One of the Principal Endocrine Glands

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What is the pituitary gland?

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Often called the master gland

Produces a range of hormones which regulate other endocrine glands

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What is FSH?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

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What is LH?

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Luteinising hormone

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What is the function of FSH and LH?

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Regulate the activity of other glands

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What is GH?

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Growth Hormone

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What hormones are produced by the Pituitary Gland?

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FSH
LH
GH

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What is the function of GH?

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Causes body cells to absorb amino acids and form protein thus causing growth and the elongation of bones

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