name one hormone secreted from anterior lobe and posterior lobe of pitutary gland
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There are basically two parts of Pituitary gland which produces a number of different hormones & have different functions they are as follows :-
Anterior Pituitary :-
1. Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) ⇒ Produce cortisol hormone.
2. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - Stimulates the functioning of the Thyroid gland.
3. Luteinising Hormone (LH) ⇒ Mainly helps in proper regulation of Male reproductive hormone called testosterone.
4. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ⇒ Produces estrogen.
5. Prolactin (PRL) ⇒ Stimulates milk production in females after giving birth to baby.
6. Growth Hormone (GH) - Stimulates the growth of the body.
Posterior Pituitary :-
1. Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH) ⇒ It mainly has two primary & important functions to retain water in the body and to constrict blood vessels
2. Oxytocin ⇒ Responsible for uterine contractions during pregnancy and induces breast milk.