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How does the pituitary gland controls the secretion of hormones by other glands? [3 mark]
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- Pituitary gland secretes growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adreno cortico trophic hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, and ADH. (1 mark)
- So pituitary gland is called the master gland because it secretes tropic hormones which control the hormone secretions from rest of the endocrine glands. (1 mark)
- Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland help control the following body processes:
- Growth (GH), Blood pressure, Some aspects of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth (Parturition), Breast milk production, etc. (1 mark)
- Pituitary gland secretes growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adreno cortico trophic hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, and ADH. (1 mark)
- So pituitary gland is called the master gland because it secretes tropic hormones which control the hormone secretions from rest of the endocrine glands. (1 mark)
- Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland help control the following body processes:
- Growth (GH), Blood pressure, Some aspects of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth (Parturition), Breast milk production, etc. (1 mark)
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