What is adenohypophysis ? Name the hormones secreted by it.

1.	What is adenohypophysis ? Name the hormones secreted by it.
Answer» 1. Adenohypophysis is the large anterior lobe of pituitary gland. 2. It is derived from embryonic ectoderm in the form of Rathke’s pouch which is a small outgrowth from the roof of embryonic stomodaeum. 3. It is made up of epitheloid secretory cells. It secretes following hormones: 1. GH : [Growth Hormone/STH : Somatotropic Hormone] 2. TSH/TTH – [Thyroid Stimulating Hormone/ Thyrotropic Hormone] 3. ACTH – [adrenocorticotropic hormone] 4. PRL – [prolactin] Gonadotropins 1. FSH [follicle stimulating hormone] 2. LH/ICSH – [leutinizing hormone/ interstitial cells stimulating hormone]

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1. Adenohypophysis is the large anterior lobe of pituitary gland.

2. It is derived from embryonic ectoderm in the form of Rathke’s pouch which is a small outgrowth from the roof of embryonic stomodaeum.

3. It is made up of epitheloid secretory cells.

It secretes following hormones:

1. GH : [Growth Hormone/STH : Somatotropic Hormone]

2. TSH/TTH – [Thyroid Stimulating Hormone/ Thyrotropic Hormone]

3. ACTH – [adrenocorticotropic hormone]

4. PRL – [prolactin]

Gonadotropins

1. FSH [follicle stimulating hormone]

2. LH/ICSH – [leutinizing hormone/ interstitial cells stimulating hormone]

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