Question

List the hormones secreted by the following:

Pituitary

Answer 1

Different parts of the pituitary secrete different hormones. Hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary are:

1. Follicle stimulating hormone
2. Luteinizing hormone
3. Thyroid stimulating hormone
4. Somatotrophic or Growth hormone
5. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
6. Prolactin hormone or Luteotrophic hormone.

Middle (intermediate) lobe of pituitary:

1. Vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone
2. Oxytocin