Anterior vs Posterior Pituitary Gland

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Anterior Pituitary

Makes and releases hormones into the blood

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Follicule Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

development of sperm or egg

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LH

produce reproductive hormones

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ACTH

stress

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TSH

Metabolism

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Prolactin (PRL)

milk production

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GH

growth

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Posterior Pituitary

Only release hormones into the blood DOES NOT MAKE HORMONES

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Hormones that are released from the posterior pituitary are made in the

hypothalamus

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Oxytocin

labor contractions

milk release

mother-baby bonding

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ADH

vasoconstriction

decrease urination

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diuretic

urinate