Question

Match each of the following pituitary hormones with their target. Use these pages to record your answer
OR your own paper.
1. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
2. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
3. human growth hormone (hGH)
4. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
5. prolactin (PRL)
6. melatonin
7. oxytocin
8. antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
A kidneys
B thyroid gland
C uterus and mammary glands
D adrenal cortex
E Regulates sleeping cycle
F mammary glands
G ovaries and testes
H regulates cell metabolism
I stimulates release of stress response hormones
J stimulates production of testosterone
K Most cells
L stimulates and maintains milk production
M increases water reabsorption in kidneys
N starts strong contractions of uterus

Answer 1

1. B - thyroid gland
2. D - adrenal cortex
3. H - Most cells
4. G - ovaries and testes
5. F - mammary glands
6. E - Regulates sleeping cycle
7. C - uterus and mammary glands
8. M - increases water reabsorption in kidneys