Anterior Pituitary Hormones

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Stimulated by________

Inhibited by_________

Target the__________

Function____________

thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), somatostatin, thyroid gland, stimulates the development of thyroid gland & thyroid hormones

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Stimulated by________

Inhibited by_________

Target the _________

Function____________

corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), blood cortisol, adrenal gland, stimulates development of adrenal glands & their steroid hormones

Prolactin

Stimulated by________

Inhibited by_________

Target the __________

Function____________

Prolactin releasing hormone (PRH), Prolactin inhibiting factor (dopamine), mammary gland, stimulates milk production and uterine contractions

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

*one of two gonadotropins*

Stimulated by________

Inhibited by_________

Target the __________

Function____________

gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH), Products (testosterone, estrogen negative feedback), reproductive system, stimulates testosterone, estrogen, progesterone production, triggers release of oocyte in ovulation

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

*one of two gonadotropins*

Stimulated by________

Inhibited by_________

Target the __________

Function____________

gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH), products (testosterone, estrogen negative feedback), reproductive system, (concentrates testosterone, production of estrogen, maturation of ovarian follicles)

Growth hormone (GH)

Stimulated by________

Inhibited by_________

Target the __________

Function____________

growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH), somatostatin, (liver, bone, muscle), regulate growth

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

Function____________

stimulate activity of melanosomes in melanocytes

Endorphins

Function____________

block pain perception, inhibit cortisol production, elevates mood