GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Your pituitary gland releases several hormones-many of which control the functions of other endocrine glands. The anterior pituitary makes and releases the following six hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin). Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

Detailed explanation-2: -Trophic hormones are hormones of the anterior lobe of the pituitary. These hormones affect growth, function, or nutrition of other endocrine cells. Trophic hormones can be found in body systems including the endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, and nervous systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary include: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH or thyrotropin) – stimulates the thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormone. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) – stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tropic hormones indirectly affect target cells by first stimulating other endocrine glands. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is released from the hypothalamus, which stimulates the anterior pituitary to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).