Six hormones are produced by the adenohypophysis. These are:

1 .Somatotrophic hormone (STH) or Growth hormone (GH)

2. Adenocarticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

3. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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4. Prolactin or Lactogenic hormone (LTH)

5. Gonadotropic hormone (GTH)

a. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

b. Luteinizing hormone (LH)