This
endocrine gland is pea like and located
below brain. This endocrine gland is called "Master gland" because it's hormones control the secretions of other endocrine glands of body.
The hormones released by
this endocrine gland and their functions are -
Hormone
|
Functions
|
Growth
hormone or Somtatotrophic hormone (STH)
|
Promotes
growth of body. Less secretion causes "dwarfism" and hyper-secretion causes
“Acromegaley”.
|
TSH
(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
|
Simulates
production of thyroxine from thyroid gland.
|
ACTH
(Adreno-cortico-trophic hormone )
|
Stimulates
adrenal cortex to produce hormones.
|
Luteinising
Hormone (LH)
|
Controls
the ovulation in female.
|
Follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH)
|
Stimulates
gamete production in gonads
|
Prolcatin
|
Stimulatesgrowth
of mammary glands and milk production.
|
Oxytocin
|
Stimulates
labor pain and milk ejection after birth .
|
Vassopressin
(ADH)
|
Regulates
water and salt balance during urine formation.
|
