Pituitary hormones and functions Flashcards


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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

stimulates synthesis and release of thyroid hormone

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

stimulates synthesis and release of corticosteroids and adrenocortical growth

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

stimulates ovulation and progesterone, stimulates testosterone secretion

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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

stimulates estrogen secretion and follicle maturation, stimulates spermatogenesis

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prolactin (PRL)

stimulates breast milk

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growth hormone (GH)

promotes growth through lipolysis, protein anabolism, and insulin antagonism

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melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)

promotes pigmentation

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vasopressin (ADH)

promotes water and sodium reabsorption

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oxytocin

stimulates uterine contractions and ejection of breast milk

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gonadotropic hormone

glands and external fenitalia mature, testes-testosterone, ovaries-estrogen

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endorphins

alleviate pain, lower stress, improve mood, enhance your sense of well being