What will happen due to the hypoactivity of hormone X?
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Underactive Pituitary Gland (Hypopituitarism)
Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Gretchen Holm — Updated on July 27, 2017
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What is an underactive pituitary gland?
Your pituitary gland is located on the underside of your brain. It releases eight hormones. Each of these hormones plays a role in how your body function. These functions range from stimulating bone growth to prompting your thyroid gland to release hormones that control your metabolism.
Hormones produced by the pituitary gland include:
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) triggers cortisol production and the chemical reaction that makes your body produce adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) controls your blood pressure and conserves the fluids in your body.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in women and sperm production in men.
Growth hormone (GH) makes children grow, and maintains body structure and metabolism in adults.
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is responsible for fertility, puberty, and menstruation in women.
Oxytocin is important in childbirth and lactation. It may also play a large role in human behavior.
Prolactin has over 300 uses in the body.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) regulates the production of hormones in the thyroid.