LAQ : Write the hormone’s name secreted from the pituitary. Write one of the functions of each hormone.

Question 12

Write the hormone’s name secreted from the pituitary. Write one of the functions of each hormone.

Answer

Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland:

1. Function of  Growth Hormone (GH): Promotes growth and development of bones and tissues.
2. Function of  Prolactin (PRL): Stimulates milk production and breastfeeding.
3. Function of  Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands.
4. Function of  Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones.
5. Function of   Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates follicle development in females and sperm production in males.
6. Function of   Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.
7. Function of  Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): Regulates water balance by controlling water reabsorption in the kidneys.