Pituitary Hormone

Question 1

What does follicle stimulating (FSH) hormone target and what does it do

Answer 1

Targets ovaries, testes

Stimulates ovary to produce oocytes (eggs) and release estrogen; indirectly stimulates sperm production in testis

Question 2

What does luteinizing hormone (LH) target and what does it do

Answer 2

Targets ovaries and testes

Stimulates ovary to produce estrogen and progesterone; stimulates testis to produce testosterone; stimulates ovulation

Question 3

What does thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) target and what does it do

Answer 3

Targets thyroid gland

Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)

Question 4

What does adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) target and what does it do

Answer 4

Targets adrenal gland (adrenal cortex)

Stimulates release of hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone from the adrenal cortex

Question 5

What does growth hormone (GH) target and what does it do

Answer 5

Targets bone, muscle, adipose tissue, liver, cartilage

Stimulates growth

Question 6

What does What does prolactin (PRL) hormone target and what does it do

Answer 6

Targets mammary glands

Stimulates milk production