Hormones secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary are :
1. FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) : In female, it stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles. In male, it stimulates the production of ***** in seminiferous tubules of testes.
2. LH (Luteinizing hormone) : In female, it induces ovulation, formation of corpus luteum and secretion of progesterone and estrogen. In male, it stimulates the synthesis and secretion of testosterone by interstitial cells of testes.
3. ACTH (Adrenocortico tropic hormone) : It stimulates adrenal cortex to produce steroid hormones. (Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids)
4. TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) : It stimulates thyroid gland to produce hormones (– T3, T4 and calcitonin.).
5. PRL (Prolactin) : It stimulate mammary gland growth and milk production.
6. GH (Growth hormone)/Somatotropin : It stimulates liver to produce growth factors that stimulate bone and cartilage growth.
