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Give the functions of each of the following:
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone):

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TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone):
Thyroid-stimulating hormone is a tropic produced by the anterior pituitary gland.
It is named a tropic hormone as it has an effect on another endocrine gland such as the thyroid gland.
Function:
It stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones such as thyroxin and calcitonin.

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