Question

Pituitary produces ____________ hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands.

Answer 1

Hormones produced by pituitary gland:

1. Pituitary gland known as the master gland is present in the hypothalamus of the brain.
2. The main function of the pituitary gland is to secrete hormones that help in carrying out the body functions like growth, metabolism and reproduction.
3. It produces growth hormones to regulate normal growth of the body.
4. It also produces regulating hormones which function to stimulate other endocrine glands.

Final answer : Pituitary produces regulating hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands.