Hormones Released by Pituitary Gland

Thyrotropin-regulates endocrin function of the thyroid gland

Corticotropin- controls development and function of adrenal cortex including secretions of androgens

Prolactin- stimulates the maturation of marmmary glands during pregnancy; initiates milk production and inhbits stimulation of FSH & LH

Growth hormone- somatotropin stimulates growth & cell reproduction.

GONADOTROPIN- CLIMAX @ OVULATION - peak is lower than the LH PEAK

GONADOTROPIN- CLIMAX @ OVULATION Spikes at ovulation to expell the corpus luteurm

PRODUCED BY OVARIES STORED IN FAT- CRITICAL BODY MASS IS 100-105 LB IOT have Menstration. Once follicule is mature, estrogen peaks and kicks follicle out. Heavy weight people have more estrogen stored in their fat. Keeps the vagina moist & causes mucous secreting glands (extra estrogen causes leukorrhea). Causes labia to enlarge.

Maintain pregnancy- Supplies corpus luteum (yellow body, that remains in the ovary following ovulation) secretes all hormones essential for pregnancy untill placenta taxes over. Supplemental progesterone used for early termination pregnancy. BREAST LACTATION- causes boobs to hurt

FH/LH SPIKE!