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What is the human hormone which secrets the pituitary glands?

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    Dr Swastik Sahu Medical & Engineering Consultant | Scholar-Level 17

    8 years ago
    The two sections of the pituitary gland produce a number of different hormones which act on different target glands or cells.
    Anterior pituitary
    Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
    Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
    Luteinising hormone (LH)
    Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
    Prolactin (PRL)
    Growth hormone (GH)
    Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
    Posterior pituitary
    Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
    Oxytocin

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