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
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