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There are seven hormones produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary and two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary. Pick one of these hormones and describe the following: What is the trigger for the release of the hormone you chose? What is the target tissue of the hormone you chose? What is the hormone’s effect on the target tissue?
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Prolactin is one of the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary. This hormone contributes to many bodily processes, but its main function is enabling lactation and developing certain breast tissue. Levels of prolactin are normally high in pregnant and breastfeeding women and low in non-pregnant and non-lactating people, as well as those assigned males at birth (AMAB) (Lopez‐Vicchi et al., 2020). The level of prolactin normally rises when people are pregnant or breastfeeding. During breastfeeding, the anterior pituitary release ….. To access full answer, click on the purchase button below.