Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 16 - Section 16.2 - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland - Check Your Progress - Page 341: 3

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Anterior Pituitary hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone- stimulates the adrenal gland Follicle-stimulating hormone- normal functioning of ovaries and testes Growth hormone- essential in child growth Luteinizing hormone- normal functioning of ovaries and testes Prolactin- breast milk production Thyroid-stimulating hormone- stimulates the thyroid gland

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Anterior Pituitary hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone- stimulates the adrenal gland Follicle-stimulating hormone- normal functioning of ovaries and testes Growth hormone- essential in child growth Luteinizing hormone- normal functioning of ovaries and testes Prolactin- breast milk production Thyroid-stimulating hormone- stimulates the thyroid gland
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