Chapter 18.2, Problem 13AYP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The types of hormones released from the anterior pituitary gland structurally, whether these hormones bind to plasma proteins, their half-life, and the method by which they activate their target tissues.

Introduction:

The pituitary gland secretes hormones that fall under two categories: posterior pituitary hormones and anterior pituitary hormones. They have varying effects on the body in several ways.