hormones

What does the abbreviation GH stand for?

Growth hormone

Where is GH released from?

The anterior pituitary gland

What cells does GH target?

bone, muscle, and adipose tissue

What is the purpose of GH?

to promote growth, move amino acids through membranes, and increase cellsize and rate of division.

Which hormone stimulates the release of GH?

GHRH

What does GHRH stand for?

Growth hormone releasing hormone

Which hormone inhibits the release of GH?

SS

What does SS stand for?

Somatostatin

Where are GHRH and SS released from?

The hypothalamus

What does PRL stand for?

Prolactin

Where is PRL released from?

Anterior pituitary gland

What cells does PRL target?

Mammary glands

What is the purpose of PRL?

To stimulate milk production in women following childbirth and amplify the production of LH (luteinizing hormone) in men.

Which hormone stimulates the production of PRL?

PRF

What does PRF stand for?

Prolactin releasing factor

Which hormone inhibits the release of PRL

PIH

What does PIH stand for?

prolactin inhibiting hormone

Where are PIH and PRF released from?

The Hypothalamus

What does TSH stand for?

Thyroid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin)

Where does TSH go once it is released?

Through the bloodstream directly to the thyroid gland (located in the front of the neck, below the larynx)