Describe hormones secreted by Anterior pituitary?
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Hormones secreted by Anterior pituitary.
Explanation:
- The pituitary is also referred to as the master gland, it is divided into three parts, anterior pituitary, middle pituitary and posterior pituitary.
- The anterior pituitary gland produces six major hormones .
- Prolactin- helps in milk production .
- Growth hormone- helps in body growth and metabolism
- Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)- stimulates adrenal gland to secrete cortisol
- Leutinizing hormone- acts on ovaries and testes to produce hormones.
- FSH- follicular development
- Thyroid stimulating hormone-stimulates thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones.
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