Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Secreted from the posterior pituitary lobe, Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), commonly known as Vasopressin, is a hormone released from the pituitary gland. It’s function is to maintain homeostasis by controlling water levels in the body, including monitoring urine concentration levels.

Oxytocin

Secreted into the blood through the posterior pituitary lobe, Oxytocin brings about contractions during labour.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is produced when the body is in stress, and has an impact on the production of Cortisol which is produced by the adrenal gland located next to the kidneys.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Secreted in the anterior pituitary lobe, TSH is released to control the rate at which the Thyroid Gland releases Thyroxine to the body.

Prolactin (PRL)

Prolactin, similar to some effects of Oxytocin, is involved in the control of the production of milk (lactation) after birth, and is secreted from the anterior pituitary lobe.

Growth Hormone (GH)

As the name suggests, the growth hormone is responsible for making humans grow as well as the reproduction of their cells. It too is secreted from the anterior pituitary lobe.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Secreted in the anterior pituitary lobe, FSH is responsible for the growth of eggs through the release of estrogen in females. In males it is responsible for stimulating the creation of sperm cells.

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Produced by the anterior pituitary lobe, LH is responsible for bringing about ovulation in females and the production of testosterone in males.