NCLEX Tidbit: Pituitary Gland Hormones
Channel: Nurse Howie
Date: 2018-06-30

Known as the master gland and located at the base of the brain. However, the hypothalamus is what steers the gland to directly affect others. Promotes human growth, water absorption for pressure and sodium, controls sexual function and puberty. 

Devided into two sections: Anterior and Posterior.

Anterior pituitary gland secretes:
1. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
2. Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) or Lieutinizing hormone (LH)
3. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
4. Growth hormone (GH)
5. Prolactin

Posterior pituitary gland: 

1. Oxytocin
2. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)