Anterior Pituitary Hormones

• Anabolic hormone that promotes protein synthesis and tissue building

  growth hormone
• Causes release of thyroid hormones from thyroid gland


  thyroid - stimulating hormone
• Stimulates release of cortisol from adrenal cortex

  adrenocorticotropic hormone
• Promotes gamete production


  follicle - stimulating hormone
• Promotes release of sex hormones and initiates ovulation

  luteinizing hormone
• Promotes milk production


  prolactin