Question

Name and describe a function of one hormone produced by the anterior pituitary and one hormone produced by the posterior pituitary.

a) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulates water balance; prolactin stimulates milk production.
b) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) triggers ovulation; oxytocin controls uterine contractions.
c) Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates testosterone production; oxytocin triggers uterine contractions.
d) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) regulates adrenal cortex; oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.

Answer 1

ADH regulates water balance, and FSH triggers ovulation and sperm production.

Step-by-step explanation:

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced by the posterior pituitary. It is responsible for regulating water balance in the body. ADH acts on the kidneys to stimulate water reabsorption, reducing urine output and preventing dehydration.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the anterior pituitary. It plays a crucial role in the reproductive system. In females, FSH stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles, which contain the eggs, and also helps with the production of estrogen. In males, FSH stimulates the production of sperm.