Hypophysis or pituitary gland_12

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Mind Map on Hypophysis or pituitary gland_12, created by Mr. M. on 11/08/2013.
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Hypophysis or pituitary gland_12
  1. Main divisions
    1. Adenohypophysis or anterior hypophysis
      1. Growth hormone (GH)
        1. Prolactin
          1. Four (4) tropic hormones that regulate other endocrine glands.
            1. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
              1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
                1. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
                  1. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
                2. Neurohypophysis or posterior hypophysis
                  1. Functions
                    1. Stores and releases two hormones produced in the hypothalamus.
                      1. Oxytocin
                        1. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin)
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