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Describe the name of hormones and functions of Pituitary Gland.

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Hormones of Pars distalis :

Hormones Function
Growth Hormone (GH) Controls body growth. Low secretion – dwarfism High secretion –Gigantism
Prolactin (PR) Controls growth of mammary gland & milk formation.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH) Stimulates Synthesis & secretion of thyroid hormone.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone(ACTH) Stimulates synthesis & secretion of glucocorticoids of Adrenal cortex.
Luteinising Hormone(LH) In males synthesis & secretion of androgens. In females induces ovulation.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH) Growth & development of ovarian follicles.

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