Anterior Pituitary Hormones

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Thyroid stimulating hormone TSH

stimulates thyroid hormone production targets thyroid

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH

Stimulates production of corticosteroid hormones targets adrenal cortex

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Follicle stimulating hormone FSH

Females: stimulates ovarian follicle development, helps stimulate estrogen secretion. Males: promotes sperm maturation targets gonads (ovaries & testes)

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Luteinizing hormone LH

Females: induces ovulation, helps stimulate ovarian sex hormone secretion, prepares for pregnancy. Males: stimulates production of testosterone targets Gonads (ovaries & testes)

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Growth hormone GH

 Stimulates cell growth and division. Stimulates breakdown of glycogen and stored lipids (glucose-sparing effect) targets most cells and tissues

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 Prolactin PRL

 Stimulates mammary gland development, stimulates milk production targets mammary glands

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 Melanocyte stimulating hormone MSH

Stimulates melatonin production targets Melanocytes in skin