BIOLOGY
HORMONES
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Question
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Anterior pituitary
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Posterior pituitary
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Thyroid
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Pineal
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Detailed explanation-1: -Prolactin is synthesized by lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary gland. The number of lactotrophs will increase during pregnancy in response to the physiological need to develop breast tissues and to prepare for milk production.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are four hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that control the functions of other endocrine glands. These hormones include thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormones (LH).
Detailed explanation-3: -Your pituitary gland makes the following hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin). Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin). Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
Detailed explanation-4: -The posterior pituitary regulates prolactin, but not adrenocorticotropin or gonadotropin, secretion in the sheep. Endocrinology.