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Oxytocin is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted into the blood by the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin plays a role in social bonding, reproduction and the stimulation of contractions during labour.
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a
Oxytocin
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Follicle-stimulating hormone is secreted by the gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland. FSH plays a role in growth, pubertal development and the regulation of the menstrual cycle.
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b
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Prolactin is secreted by lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary gland. Prolactin plays a role in the development of mammary glands within breast tissue, as well as milk production.
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c
Prolactin
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Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal glands, rather than the posterior pituitary gland. Cortisol plays a role in the regulation of the stress response, as well as metabolism.
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e
Cortisol
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Somatotropin (also known as growth hormone) is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Somatotropin plays a role in height determination, muscle health and bone structure.
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d
Somatotropin
Concept
Chapter
2693
3960
Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland
Topic
167
Endocrine physiology
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Which of the following hormones is secreted into the blood by the posterior pituitary gland?
a