Part and division of pituitary, their cell types, secretions and action of their hormones:
Part of Pituitary |
Division |
Cell types |
Secretions |
Functions |
Adenohypophysis |
Proximal pars distalis |
Thyrotrophs |
Thyrotropins TSH |
Regulates the growth and secretion from thyroid |
Gonadotrophs |
Gonadotropin FSH (follicular stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing hormone) |
Regulates secretion of gonadal hormone, spermatogenesis and oogenesis |
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Somatotrophs |
Somatotropins e.g.GH (Growth hormone) |
Increase growth and BMR of the fish body |
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Rostral pars distalis |
Lactotrophs |
Prolactin |
Regulation of osmoregulation and melanogenesis |
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Corticotrophs |
Corticotropin viz. ACTH |
Regulates secretion of corticotropins from adrenal gland. |
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Pars intermedia |
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MSH and MCH (Melanophore dispersing and melanophore contracting hormone) |
Regulates the concentration and dispersion of pigments within melanophores. |
Neurohypophysis |
Persnervosa |
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Vasopression and oxytocin |
Regulates osmoregulation, salt-water balance, mating and egg laying |