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