Anterior pituitary hormones

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tropic hormones

hormones that cause the release of other hormones

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non-tropic hormones

hormones that act directly on target tissues

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

regulates cortisol secretion from adrenal cortex

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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

regulates secretion of iodothyronines in thyroid glands

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

regulates gametogenesis in gonads

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

regulates steroidogenesis in gonads

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tropic growth hormone (GH)

regulates somatomedins (IGF) secretion from liver

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non-tropic growth hormone (GH)

regulates growth and metabolism in a variety of tissues

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prolactin (PRL)

milk synthesis in mammary gland and salt/water balance in kidneys (and gills in fish)

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