Question

Which glands are regulated by the pituitary gland

Answer 1

ans.The hormones of the pituitary gland help regulate the functions of other endocrine glands.The pituitary gland has two parts—the anterior lobe and posterior lobe

Anterior Lobe Hormones:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH):ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce hormones.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): FSH works with LH to ensure normal functioning of the ovaries and testes.

Growth hormone (GH): GH is essential in early years to maintaining a healthy body composition and for growth in children. In adults, it aids healthy bone and muscle mass and affects fat distribution.

Luteinizing hormone (LH): LH works with FSH to ensure normal functioning of the ovaries and testes.Prolactin: Prolactin stimulates breast milk production.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones.

The posterior lobe contains the ends of nerve cells coming from the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus sends hormones directly to the posterior lobe via these nerves, and then the pituitary gland releases them.

Posterior Lobe Hormones:

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH): This hormone prompts the kidneys to increase water absorption in the blood

.Oxytocin: Oxytocin is involved in a variety of processes, such as contracting the uterus during childbirth and stimulating breast milk production.