- Action: Stimulates the release of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Target: Adrenal Glands
- Action: Promotes the secretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.
3. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Targets: Ovaries and Testes
- Action: Stimulates estrogen production in females and promotes egg and sperm development.
4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Targets: Ovaries and Testes
- Action: Triggers ovulation and progestin production in females; stimulates androgen production in
males.
5. Prolactin (PRL)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Target: Mammary Glands
- Action: Promotes milk production.
6. Growth Hormone (hGH)
, - Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Target: All cell types
- Action: Stimulates growth, cell repair, and regeneration.
7. Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Target: Melanin-producing cells
- Action: Increases melanin production.
8. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Source: Posterior Pituitary Gland
- Target: Kidneys
- Action: Reduces water loss by promoting water reabsorption; increases thirst.
9. Oxytocin
- Source: Posterior Pituitary Gland
- Targets: Uterus, Mammary Glands, and Prostate
- Action: Induces uterine contractions and prostate contraction; facilitates milk ejection from the
mammary glands.
10. Calcitonin
- Source: Thyroid Gland (C cells)
- Targets: Kidneys and Osteoclasts
- Action: Lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity.
11. Triiodothyronine (T3)
- Source: Thyroid Gland
- Target: Most body cells
- Action: Boosts metabolism and heat production (ATP synthesis).
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