Question

Function of pitutary gland

Answer 1

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The pituitary gland is called the master gland because many of the hormones it secrets control the functioning of other endocrine glands of the body like adrenal gland, thyroid gland, testes and ovaries.

It secrets Thyroid simulating hormone (TSH) and growth hormone. TSH hormone helps in secreting thyroxine hormone. The growth hormone helps in proper and development of the body.

Answer 2

Secretion of stomatotropin (growth hormone ) , thyroid stimulating hormone, gonadotropin ( follicle stimulating hormone), adrenocorticotropic hormone, prolactin hormone, melanocyte stimulating hormone, oxytocin and vasopressin.