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Anterior Pituitary Gland (With Diagram)

The below mentioned article provides notes on anterior pituitary gland. i. Anterior pituitary gland is also known as adenohypophysis. ii. Secretes a number of hormones which are generally termed as tropic hormones. iii. The secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary is regulated by the factors secreted by the hypothalamus (Fig. 6.7). The hypothalamic factors are of two types, namely: a. [...]

By |2016-11-06T04:09:50+00:00November 6, 2016|Human Physiology|Comments Off on Anterior Pituitary Gland (With Diagram)

Hormones Released by Anterior Pituitary Gland

The following points highlight the nine main hormones released by anterior pituitary gland. The hormones are: 1. Tropic Hormone 2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone 3. Lutenizing Hormone (LH) 4. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 5. Growth Hormone (GH, Somatotroph in) 6. Prolactin (PL) 7. Neurohypophysis (The Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary) Oxytocin 8. Vasopressin 9. Middle Lobe of the Pituitary. Anterior Pituitary Gland: [...]

By |2016-08-03T17:40:15+00:00August 3, 2016|Hormones|Comments Off on Hormones Released by Anterior Pituitary Gland
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