Question

Name the hormones secreted by the given endocrine glands and specify one function.

Pituitary

Answer 1

The pituitary gland secretes various hormones; some common hormones out of these are as follows: 

1) Growth hormone : It regulates the growth and development of bones and muscles.

2) Prolactin hormone : It regulates the function of the mammary glands in females. 

3) Vasopressin hormone : It regulates the water and electrolytic balance in body.

4) Oxytocin hormone : It regulates the ejection of milk during lactation.