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Thyroid stimulating hormone TSH
stimulates thyroid hormone production targets thyroid
Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH
Stimulates production of corticosteroid hormones targets adrenal cortex
Follicle stimulating hormone FSH
Females: stimulates ovarian follicle development, helps stimulate estrogen secretion. Males: promotes sperm maturation targets gonads (ovaries & testes)
Luteinizing hormone LH
Females: induces ovulation, helps stimulate ovarian sex hormone secretion, prepares for pregnancy. Males: stimulates production of testosterone targets Gonads (ovaries & testes)
Growth hormone GH
Stimulates cell growth and division. Stimulates breakdown of glycogen and stored lipids (glucose-sparing effect) targets most cells and tissues
Prolactin PRL
Stimulates mammary gland development, stimulates milk production targets mammary glands
Melanocyte stimulating hormone MSH
Stimulates melatonin production targets Melanocytes in skin
