Pituitary Hormones-note 11 Flashcards
1
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Growth hormone ? (GH)
A
Hormone in anterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target= muscle bones other tissues Function= promotes growth
2
Q
Adrenocorticotropic hormone ? (ACTH)
A
Hormone in anterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target= adrenal cortex Function= regulates fluid balance; helps body cope with stress
3
Q
Thyroid stimulating hormone? (TSH)
A
Hormone in anterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target= thyroid gland Function= increase rate of metabolism
4
Q
Gonadrotrophins ? (LH)
A
Hormone in anterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target = ovaries in female Function = produce Gamates and hormones
5
Q
Gonadrotrophins (FSH)
A
Hormone in anterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target = testes in male Function = produce Gamates and hormones
6
Q
Prolactin ? (PRL)
A
-Hormone in anterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target= mammary gland Function= produces milk
7
Q
Antidiuretic hormone? (ADH)
A
Hormone in posterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target= nephron in kidney Function = increase permeability
8
Q
Oxytocin ?
A
Hormone in posterior lobe of pituitary gland
Target. Function
Uterus —–> stimulates contraction
Mammary glands –> stimulates milk release
