Pituitary Gland Hormones

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Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues?

  • Growth hormone (GH) (correct)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion or lactation in pregnant women?

  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Prolactin (PRL) (correct)

Which hormone released by the posterior pituitary prevents the formation of a large volume of urine and increases blood pressure?

  • Oxytocin (OT)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (correct)
  • Growth hormone (GH)

Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary stimulates the formation of corpus luteum in the ovary, initiates ovulation, and secretion of progesterones and estrogens?

<p>Lutenizing hormone (LH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males?

<p>Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone released by the posterior pituitary stimulates uterine contractions and ejection of milk from breasts?

<p>Oxytocin (OT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary affects metabolism through synthesis of proteins, increases blood glucose levels, and mobilizes lipids for energy source?

<p>Growth hormone (GH) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones?

<p>Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone released by the posterior pituitary balances water in the body by preventing the formation of a large volume of urine and constricting small arteries to increase blood pressure?

<p>Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Growth Hormone (GH)

Promotes growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues.

Prolactin (PRL)

Promotes breast development and milk secretion in pregnant women.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Prevents large urine volume and increases blood pressure.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Stimulates corpus luteum formation, ovulation, & secretion of progesterone and estrogens.

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Stimulates testes development and sperm production in males.

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Oxytocin (OT)

Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection.

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Growth Hormone (GH)

Increases protein creation, blood glucose, and uses lipids for energy.

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Causes secretion of hormones from the adrenal gland.

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Study Notes

Anterior Pituitary Hormones

  • Growth hormone promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues.
  • Prolactin promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion or lactation in pregnant women.
  • Luteinizing hormone stimulates the formation of corpus luteum in the ovary, initiates ovulation, and secretion of progesterones and estrogens.
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males.
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone affects metabolism through synthesis of proteins, increases blood glucose levels, and mobilizes lipids for energy source.
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones.

Posterior Pituitary Hormones

  • Antidiuretic hormone prevents the formation of a large volume of urine and increases blood pressure, balancing water in the body.
  • Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and ejection of milk from breasts.

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