Give the target gland for thyrotrophin (TSH).

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Solution

Thyrotropin (TSH) activates the thyroid gland. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the anterior pituitary. It stimulates the thyroid gland and stimulates the production of thyroxine which helps in regulation of metabolic activity.

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Hormones Target gland

(a) Hypothalamic hormones __________________

(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) __________________

(d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH) __________________

(e) Melanotrophin (MSH) __________________

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Hormones Target gland
(a) hypothalamic hormones ................
(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) .................
(c) Corticotrophin (ACH) .................
(d) Gonadotrophins (L.H. FSH) ..................
(e) Melanotrophin (MSH) .................

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Hormones	Target gland
(a) Hypothalamic hormone	.................................
(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH)	.................................
(c) Corticotrophin (ACTH)	.................................
(d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH)	.................................
(e) Melanotrophin (MSH)	.................................

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Thyrotrophin (TSH) is produced by ___________.

Q. Give the target gland for gonadotrophins (LH and FSH).

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