pituatory

Question 1

hormones produced by pituatory gland ?

Answer 1

growth hormone — which regulates growth.

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) — which tells the thyroid gland to make hormones.

prolactin — which controls breast milk production.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

Luteinizing hormone (LH).

Oxytocin.

Prolactin.

adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) — which tells the adrenal glands to make hormones.

Question 2

dynamic pituitary function test

Answer 2

Insulin, TRH and LHRH

following which the serum glucose, cortisol, growth hormone, TSH, LH and FSH levels are recorded at regular intervals. Prolactin levels are also sometimes measured