CLASSIFICATION OF ANTERIOR PITUITARY HORMONES

The anterior pituitary gland is responsible for secreting several hormones that regulate various bodily functions. These hormones are:

Growth hormone (GH)- Promotes growth and development of bone, muscle, and other tissues.
Prolactin (PRL)- Stimulates milk production in mammary glands after childbirth.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)- Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the adrenal glands to produce and release cortisol, a hormone involved in stress response.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)- In females, FSH helps regulate the menstrual cycle and stimulates the development of ovarian follicles. In males, FSH helps regulate sperm production.
Luteinizing hormone (LH)- In females, LH triggers ovulation and stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone. In males, LH stimulates the production of testosterone.

Classification

ANTERIOR PITUITARY HORMONES

From acidophil cells– Growth hormone (GH), Prolactin
From basophil cells– Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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