Anterior pituitary Hormones and Hypothalamus Hormones [Endocrine Physiology]

The Six Main Anterior Pituitary Hormones • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol and other glucocorticoids that manage stress and metabolism. • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄) which regulate the body's metabolic rate. • Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation and progesterone production in females, and testosterone production in males. • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Promotes ovarian follicle maturation in females and sperm production in males. • Prolactin (PRL): Stimulates milk production in mammary glands after childbirth. • Human Growth Hormone (HGH / Somatotropin): Drives physical growth in children and supports bone, muscle maintenance, and metabolism in adults