The Pituitary Gland

Question 1

Childhood growth + maintain tissues/organs.

Answer 1

Growth Hormone (GH)

Question 2

Helps control the menstrual cycle and triggers release of egg from the ovary.

Answer 2

Luteninizing Hormone (LH)

Question 3

Breasts grow, make milk before and after pregnancy.

Answer 3

Prolactin (PRL)

Question 4

Helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulate the growth of eggs in the ovaries.

Answer 4

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 5

Controls the way other hormones function and stimulates the production of of T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine).

Answer 5

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Question 6

Stimulate production and release of cortisol from cortex (outer part) of adrenal gland.

Answer 6

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Question 7

Development of pigmentation.

Answer 7

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Question 8

Facilitates childbirth.

Answer 8

Oxytocin

Question 9

Regulates water levels in body.

Answer 9

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) / Vasopressin