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What is the function of the pars distalis of the pituitary gland?
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To produce growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
The pars distalis region of the pituitary gland, commonly called the anterior pituitary, produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
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