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The anterior pituitary gland consists of endocrine tissue. These tissues secrete hormones into the bloodstream in response to chemical signals from the hypothalamus. It secretes 6 major hormones.<br> | The anterior pituitary gland consists of [[Endocrine tissue|endocrine tissue]]. These tissues secrete [[Hormones|hormones]] into the bloodstream in response to chemical signals from the [[Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]]. It secretes 6 major hormones.<br> | ||
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| Hormone | | Hormone | ||
| Major Functions | | Major Functions | ||
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| Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) | | [[Thyroid-stimulating Hormone|Thyroid-stimulating Hormone]] (TSH) | ||
| Stimulates thyroid hormone release | | Stimulates thyroid hormone release | ||
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| Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) | | [[Follicle-stimulating Hormone|Follicle-stimulating Hormone]] (FSH) | ||
| Stimulates sex steroid production | | Stimulates sex steroid production | ||
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| Luteinizing Hormone (LH) | | [[Luteinizing Hormone|Luteinizing Hormone]] (LH) | ||
| Stimulates sex steroid production | | Stimulates sex steroid production | ||
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| Adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) | | [[Adrenocorticotrophin|Adrenocorticotrophin]] (ACTH) | ||
| Stimulates cortisol release | | Stimulates cortisol release | ||
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| Growth Hormone (GH) | | [[Growth Hormone|Growth Hormone]] (GH) | ||
| Stimulates growth | | Stimulates growth | ||
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| Prolactin | | [[Prolactin|Prolactin]] | ||
| Stimulates milk production | | Stimulates milk production | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 8 January 2011
The anterior pituitary gland consists of endocrine tissue. These tissues secrete hormones into the bloodstream in response to chemical signals from the hypothalamus. It secretes 6 major hormones.
| Hormone | Major Functions |
| Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) | Stimulates thyroid hormone release |
| Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) | Stimulates sex steroid production |
| Luteinizing Hormone (LH) | Stimulates sex steroid production |
| Adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) | Stimulates cortisol release |
| Growth Hormone (GH) | Stimulates growth |
| Prolactin | Stimulates milk production |