Hormones produced
by the pituitary gland

The two sections of the pituitary gland produce a number of different hormones which act on different target glands or cells.

Anterior and Posterior Pituitary

 Posterior Pituitary
Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)
Oxytocin
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)
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