Anatomy Lab/Lecture Anterior Pituitary Hormones

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates thyroid gland to release thyroid hormone.

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Growth hormone-release hormone (GHRH)

Growth Hormone (GH) stimulates release of IGFs from the liver, which synergistically act on all body tissues, especially cartilage, bone, muscle, and adipose connective tissue to stimulate growth.

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Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)

Decrease secretion of prolactin

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Growth Hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH)

Decrease secretion of growth hormones

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What are releasing hormones?

They increase the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones.

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What are inhibiting hormones?

They decrease the secretion of anterior pituitary hormones.

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