Pituitary Gland Functions
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What is the primary function of the growth hormone in early years?

  • Stimulating breast milk production
  • Maintaining healthy bone and muscle mass
  • Essential for growth in children (correct)
  • Regulating fat distribution
  • Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce hormones?

  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (correct)
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • What is the function of prolactin?

  • Stimulating the adrenal glands to produce hormones
  • Stimulating the thyroid gland to produce hormones
  • Stimulating breast milk production (correct)
  • Regulating fat distribution
  • What is the function of Luteinizing hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?

    <p>Ensuring normal functioning of the ovaries and testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which portion of the pituitary gland produces hormones that stimulate the thyroid gland to produce hormones?

    <p>Anterior pituitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the anterior pituitary in the body?

    <p>To control all other endocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the growth hormone in adults?

    <p>To promote healthy bone and muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) produced by the anterior pituitary?

    <p>To stimulate the thyroid gland to produce hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced by the anterior pituitary?

    <p>To stimulate the adrenal glands to produce hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the posterior pituitary?

    <p>Not specified in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

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