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Anterior pituitary 1
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Growth hormone (GH) - - liver, muscle, bone, cartilage, and other tissues.
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Anterior pituitary 2
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) - - target Thyroid gland - stimulates thyroid to release thyroid hormone
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Anterior pituitary 3
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Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) - adrenal cortex - promotes release of glucocorticoids andandrogens
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Anterior pituitary 4
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) -Ovaries and testes - stimulates ovarian follicle maturation and extrogen production; stimulates sperm production
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Anterior pituitary 5
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Luteinizing hormone (LH) -Ovaries and testes - triggers ovulation and stimulates ovarian production of estrogen and progesterone; testosterone
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Anterior pituitary 6
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Prolactin (PRL) - Brest secretory tissue - promotes lactation
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Anterior Pituitary location
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Seated in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
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