Hormones of Pars distalis :
| Hormones | Function |
| Growth Hormone (GH) | Controls body growth. Low secretion – dwarfism High secretion –Gigantism |
| Prolactin (PR) | Controls growth of mammary gland & milk formation. |
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH) | Stimulates Synthesis & secretion of thyroid hormone. |
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone(ACTH) | Stimulates synthesis & secretion of glucocorticoids of Adrenal cortex. |
| Luteinising Hormone(LH) | In males synthesis & secretion of androgens. In females induces ovulation. |
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH) | Growth & development of ovarian follicles. |
