Describe the name of hormones and functions of Pituitary Gland.

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Hormones of Pars distalis :

Hormones	Function
Growth Hormone (GH)	Controls body growth. Low secretion – dwarfism High secretion –Gigantism
Prolactin (PR)	Controls growth of mammary gland & milk formation.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH)	Stimulates Synthesis & secretion of thyroid hormone.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone(ACTH)	Stimulates synthesis & secretion of glucocorticoids of Adrenal cortex.
Luteinising Hormone(LH)	In males synthesis & secretion of androgens. In females induces ovulation.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH)	Growth & development of ovarian follicles.

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