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Biology 12
Hormone Player Cards
Alisa Courville
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
(ACTH)
 Produced in the anterior pituitary gland
 The function of ACTH is to regulate levels of the
steroid hormone cortisol, which is released
from the adrenal gland
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
(TSH) - Thyrotropin
 Produced In the Anterior pituitary gland into
the bloodstream
 Controls production of thyroid hormones:
Thyroxine and triiodothyronine
 Thyroxine and triiodothyronine maintain our
bodies metabolic rate, HR, digestive functions,
muscle control and brain development!
Follicle Stimulating hormone
(FSH)
 Synthesized and secreted by the gonadotrophic
cells of the Anterior Pituitary gland
 Found in the Testes of men and works to
produce Testosterone
 Regulates development, growth, and
reproductive processes of the body; facial hair &
deep voice
Luteinizing Hormone
(LH)
 Produced and released in the Anterior Pituitary
Gland
 Helps regulate menstrual cycles and egg
production (Ovulation)
 Considered a gonadotrophic hormone because
of its role in controlling the function of ovaries in
females
Antidiuretic Hormone
Arginine Vasopressin (AVP)
 Produced by the Hypothalamus, stored in the
Posterior Pituitary Gland at the base of brain
 Helps regulate water balance in the body
 Helps to control blood pressure and blood volume
while controlling water disposal via kidneys