Hormone Release

Hypothalamus releases Thyroid Hormone (TRH) releasing hormone

Anterior pituitary releases Thyrotropin (TSH)

Hypothalamus releases Growth Hormone (GHRH) releasing hormone

Anterior pituitary releases Growth Hormone (hGH)

Hypothalamus releases Corticotropin (CRH) releasing hormone

Anterior pituitary releases adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

Hypothalamus releases Gonadotropin (GnRH) releasing hormone

Anterior Pituitary releases Follicle Stimulating (FSH) & Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is released

Hypothalamus releases Prolactin (PIH) inhibiting hormone

Anterior Pituitary releases Prolactin (PRL)

Which two pituitary hormones are released by the posterior pituitary?

Oxytocin & Vasopressin (ADH)

Thyrotropin (TSH) is released by the Pituitary

Stimulates Thyroid Gland & TH production (endocrine gland target)

Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) is released by the Pituitary

Stimulates Adrenal Cortex & Cortisol Production (endocrine gland target)

Follicle Stimulating (FSH) &/or Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is released by the pituitary

Gonads are stimulated (endocrine gland target)

Growth Hormone (GH) is released by pituitary

Stimulates protein synthesis in tissues, maturation, bone growth, increase in glucose and lipolysis (organs or tissues are targeted)

Prolactin (PRL) is released by pituitary

Mammary gland (lactation, reproduction) is stimulated (organs or tissues are targeted)

Oxytocin is released by the pituitary

Labor contractions and lactation are stimulated (organs or tissues are targeted)

Vasopressin (ADH) is released by the pituitary

Vasoconstrictor and renal water reabsorption is stimulated (organs or tissues are targeted)