Hormones produced/secreted in: Anterior Pituitary Gland

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TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Target → Thyroid Gland

Effect → Secretion of thyroid hormones

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ACTH - Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Target → Adrenal Cortex

Effect → Secretion of cortisol

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LH - Luteinising Hormone

Target → Ovaries/testes

Effect → Ovulation and sex hormone secretion

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FSH - Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Target → Ovaries/testes

Effect → simulates follicle development and sperm

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GH - Growth Hormone

Target → Bones, muscle (most body tissue)

Effect → Growth, protein synthesis, fat breakdown

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PRL - Prolactin

Target → Mammary Glands

Effect → Stimulates Milk Production