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# Physiology of the Anterior Pituitary Gland * There are six anterior pituitary hormones whose physiological importance is clearly established. * They include the hormones that govern the function of the: * thyroid and adrenal glands, * the gonads, * the mammary glands, * and bodily...

# Physiology of the Anterior Pituitary Gland * There are six anterior pituitary hormones whose physiological importance is clearly established. * They include the hormones that govern the function of the: * thyroid and adrenal glands, * the gonads, * the mammary glands, * and bodily growth. # Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Gland * All the anterior pituitary hormones are proteins or glycoproteins. * They are divided into 3 categories according to structure similarity: * Glycoprotein Hormones * Growth hormone and prolactin * Adrenocorticotropin family