Hormones

Follice-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: Stimulates Follicle maturation; spermatogenesis
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: Stimulates ovulation; testosterone sunthesis
Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: stimulates adrenal cortex to make and secreted glucoocorticoids
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: Stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones
Prolactin
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: Stimulates milk production and secretion
Endorphins
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: Inhibits the perception of pain in the brain
Growth Hormone
- Source: Anterior Pituitary
- Action: Stimulates bone and muscle growth/lipolysis

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Hormones

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Hormones

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2010-08-23T22:47:07Z

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