Pituitary Gland

secretes other pituitary hormones

make ADH and Oxytocine

connects to the hypothalamus

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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secretes RH

posterior makes ADH

rise in concentration of electrolytes in the blood

portal system

oxytocin contractions, labor (mammary glands)

things are going to be increased or sped up

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Growth Hormone

understand chart on pg 375 figure 10-8

cell growth

accelerating the rate of protein synthesis

the posterior PG

ADH

Causes vasoconstriction

blood pressure increases

Oxytocin

stimulates smooth muscle contration