Pituitary Gland Flashcards
One of the Principal Endocrine Glands
1
Q
What is the pituitary gland?
2 points
A
Often called the master gland
Produces a range of hormones which regulate other endocrine glands
2
Q
What is FSH?
A
Follicle-stimulating hormone
3
Q
What is LH?
A
Luteinising hormone
4
Q
What is the function of FSH and LH?
A
Regulate the activity of other glands
5
Q
What is GH?
A
Growth Hormone
6
Q
What hormones are produced by the Pituitary Gland?
A
FSH
LH
GH
7
Q
What is the function of GH?
A
Causes body cells to absorb amino acids and form protein thus causing growth and the elongation of bones
