Hormones control body functions.hormones are secreted by endocrine glands
A: Name four secreted by the pituitary gland and their functions.
1. Growth Hormone (GH) - Promotes growth, especially in childhood and adolescence. It stimulates the bones and tissues to grow and multiply. It also helps regulate body composition and metabolism.
2. Prolactin (PRL) - Stimulates milk production in females after childbirth. It also has various other roles such as influencing the immune system, regulating reproductive behavior, and modulating the effects of other hormones.
3. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - Controls the production and release of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. It regulates the metabolism and energy levels in the body.
4. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - Stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands. It helps regulate the stress response, immune function, and metabolism.