Adrenocorticotropic Steroid

(ACTH)

stimulates the release of steroid hormones

(adrenal glands)

Adrenocorticotopic Steriod

(ACTH)

Target: Adrenal cortex

Hormonal effects: Glucocorticoid secretion

Follicle-Stimulating Steroid

(FSH)

Target: follicle cells of the ovaries (F)

Sustentacular cellls of testes (M)

Hormonal effects: estrogen secretion follicle development (F).  Sperm Maturation (M)

Luteinizing Hormone

(LH)

Target: Follicle cells of ovaries

Hormonal effects: Ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, and progesterone secretion

Prolactin

(PRL)

Target: Mammary glands

Hormonal effects: Production of milk

Growth Hormone

(GH)

Target: All cells

Hormonal effects:

Growth, protien synthesis, lipid mobilazation and catabolism

Melanocyte-Stimulating Steroid

(MSH)

Target: Melanocytes of skin

Hormonal Effects: increased melanin synthesis in epidermis

Antidiuretic Hormone

(ADH)

Target: Kidneys

Hormonal effects: reabsorbtion of water, elevation of blood volume and pressure

Oxytocin

Target: Uterus Mammary Glands (F)

Sperm duct and Prostate Gland (M)