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List the six hormones produced by the anterior pituitary and indicate their primary function.
On May 17, 2024
1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone: stimulates the thyroid to produce the thyroid hormones.
2. Adrenocorticotropic hormone: stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol.
3. Gonadotropic hormones: stimulate the gonads to produce gametes and sex hormones.
4. Prolactin: causes the mammary glands to develop and produce milk and suppress ovulation.
5. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone: causes skin color change in lower vertebrates.
6. Growth hormones: promote skeletal and muscular growth.