Functions of Pituitary Gland Hormones
Hormones |
Functions |
Growth hormone |
Regulates the growth in humans.
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Prolactin |
Regulates the growth of the mammary glands and the formation of milk in them. |
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) |
Stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. |
Adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH) |
Stimulates the synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoid from the adrenal cortex. |
Luteinising hormone(LH) |
|
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
Stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles in females.Regulates spermatogenesis in males. |
Melanocyte stimulating hormone |
Acts on melanocyte cells present in the skin and regulates pigmentation of the skin. |
Oxytocin |
Regulates uterine contraction at the time of childbirth and milk ejection from the mammary gland. |
Vasopressin ( Antidiuretic hormone) |
Stimulates resorption of water and electrolyte from the kidney, hence reducing water loss through urine(diuresis). |
NCERT Notes for Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration
NCERT Notes Biology Class 11 Chapter 19 Chemical Coordination and Integration: The study of chemical coordination and Integration forms an important part of human physiology. Chemical coordination, integration, and regulations in the human body are carried out by special chemicals called hormones. Regulation, growth, and development of our organs, the endocrine glands, and cells are carried out by hormones.
Here, in Chapter 19 of Biology Class 11 NCERT Chemical Coordination and Integration, we will study the Human endocrine system, Hormones, and their mechanism of action.
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