Name The 6 Hormones Produced By The Anterior Pituitary Gland And Breif,y State Their Biological Roles

Question 1

What are the 6 hormones produced by the anterior pituitary?

Answer 1

1. TSH - thyroid stimulating hormone (secretion of thyroid hormone from thyroid gland)
2. ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormones ( secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex )
3. LH - luteinising hormone ( ovulation and secretion of sex hormones )
4. FSH - follicle stimulationg hormone ( development of eggs and sperm )
5. PRL - Prolactin ( mammary gland development and milk secretion )
6. GH - growth hormone ( growth and energy metabolism. Stimulates IGFs )