Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary that have a direct effect on the body, rather than trigger another gland, are:

GH, prolactin and MSH

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TSH, ACTH and gonadotropic hormones

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Testosterone and estrogen

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FH, LSH and progesterone

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The correct option is A GH, prolactin and MSH
GH, prolactin and MSH have direct effect on the body. GH promotes growth. Prolactin regulates the growth of the mammary glands. MSH acts on the melanocytes and regulates pigmentation of the skin.

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Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary that have a direct effect on the body, rather than trigger another gland, are:

The correct option is A GH, prolactin and MSH GH, prolactin and MSH have direct effect on the body. GH promotes growth. Prolactin regulates the growth of the mammary glands. MSH acts on the melanocytes and regulates pigmentation of the skin.

The correct option is A GH, prolactin and MSH
GH, prolactin and MSH have direct effect on the body. GH promotes growth. Prolactin regulates the growth of the mammary glands. MSH acts on the melanocytes and regulates pigmentation of the skin.