Question

Give the functions of each of the following:

TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone):

Answer 1

TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone):

1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone is a tropic produced by the anterior pituitary gland.
2. It is named a tropic hormone as it has an effect on another endocrine gland such as the thyroid gland.

Function:

1. It stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones such as thyroxin and calcitonin.