Anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland

• Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates the thyroid to release thyroxine.
• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) matures follicles to produce oestrogen and testes to produce sperm.
• Luteinising hormone (LH) brings about ovulation and forms the corpus luteum.
• Growth hormone maintains the size of organs and increases the rate of which amino acids are taken by the cells.
• Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is released from the adrenal cortex and controls the production and release of hormones.
• Prolactin (PRL) targets the mammary glands and initiates and maintain milk production.