Anterior Pituitary Gland Hormones
| Hormone | Action |
|---|
| Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) | Stimulates production of mature eggs in ovaries and sperm in testes |
| Luteinizing hormone (LH) | Stimulates ovaries and testes; prepares uterus for implantation of fertilized egg |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) | Stimulates the synthesis and release of thyroxine from the thyroid gland |
| Adreno-corticotropic hormone (ACTH) | Stimulates release of some hormones from the adrenal cortex |
| Growth hormone (GH) | Stimulates protein synthesis and growth in cells |
| Prolactin | Stimulates milk production in nursing mothers |
| Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) | Stimulates melanocytes in the skin to increase the production of the pigment melanin |