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This is a hormone secreted by the hypothalamus. It works to enable the anterior pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotrophic hormone as part of the biological stress response.
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Corticotropin-releasing hormone
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This is a hormone secreted within the duodenum, pancreas and hypothalamus that acts to inhibit the function of growth hormone.
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d
Somatostatin
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This is a hormone responsible for milk production and breast development, amongst other functions. Its release from the anterior pituitary gland is stimulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone and inhibited by dopamine.
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Prolactin
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This is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Its functions include stimulating uterine contractions and encouraging milk flow.
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Oxytocin
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This is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. It acts upon the renal collecting duct to increase water reabsorption back into the blood. It can be inhibited by alcohol.
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c
Anti-diuretic hormone
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Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland
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Endocrine physiology
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A 35 year old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of a sudden headache that seems to focus in pain and intensity behind her eyes. In addition, she has signs of an oculomotor nerve palsy. An MRI scan identifies pituitary apoplexy. She is concerned about the long term implications of this.

Which of the following hormones is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland?
a