Pituitary Gland (Anterior Lobe)

Question 1

Growth Hormone (GH)

Answer 1

Stimulates cells to increase in size and divide more rapidly

Enhances the movement of amino acids

Question 2

Prolactin (PRL)

Answer 2

Sustains the mother’s milk production after she gives birth

Question 3

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer 3

Controls the secretion of hormones from the thyroid gland

Question 4

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 4

Controls the secretion of certain hormones from the adrenal cortex

Question 5

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) (Females)

Answer 5

Responsible for the development off egg-containing follicles in ovaries

Secretes estrogen

Question 6

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) (Males)

Answer 6

Stimulates production of sperm cells

Question 7

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 7

Promotes the secretion of sex hormones

Plays a role increasing an egg cell in females