Question

Expain the functions of hormones secretef by Pituitary gland.

Answer 1

Answer:

Hormones of pitutary gland and their function in short note

• Growth hormone ( GH ) - Normal growth of body
• Thyroid stimulating hormone  ( TSH ) - maintaining normal functioning of thyroid gland
• melanocyte stimulating hormone ( MSH ) - help in proper secretion of melanin
• Adrenocortico tropico hormone ( ACTH ) - normal functioning of adrenal gland
• Follicle stimulating hormone ( FSH ) and lutenising hormone ( LH ) - reproductive functioning in males and females
• prolactin -  milk secreting hormone

In addition pitutary gland store 2 hormones - oxytocin ( milk ejecting hormone) and vasopressin (  ADH), which is actually produced by hypothalamus

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Answer 2

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• Location : Pituitary gland is located in the Brain near Hypothalamus.

• Hormones of Pituitary gland control functioning of many other Hormones, so it is known as Master Gland.

• It has two main parts : (1) Exterior part and (2) Posterior part

Some Hormones of Exterior part :

• GH ( growth hormone ) or STH ( somatotropic hormone ) : It controls development of Bones and muscles.

• TSH ( Thyroid stimulating hormone ) : It stimulates secretion of thyroxine hormone.

• FSH ( Follicle stimulating hormone ) : It helps in maturation germ cells in Female and male.

• LH ( Leutinizing hormone ) : It regulates secretion of progesterone in Females and testosterone in Males.

• MSH ( Melanocyte stimulating hormone ) : It controls color of Skin.

• Prolectin : It is responsible for Milk production.

Some Hormones of Posterior part :

• ADH ( Antidiuretic Hormone ) : It helps in the removal of Extra water from the body by sweating or Urine.

• Oxytocin : It regulates working of Mammary gland, and control many aspects of Reproductive system.