Match the hormones of the pituitary gland to their functions.

Controls milk production

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Reabsorption of water

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Controls thyroid gland

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Controls height

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Solution

Growth hormone (GH) is responsible for the overall growth of the body.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete T₃ and T₄ hormones.

Prolactin hormone stimulates milk production.

Vasopressin is the antidiuretic hormone that prevents loss of water from the body. It also promotes reabsorption in the kidneys.

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\begin{matrix} Column I & Column II i. GnRH & a. Thyroid gland ii. ACTH & b. Mammary glands iii.TSH & c.Adrenal~gland iv. Prolactin & d. Gonads \end{matrix}

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