Is the pituitary hormone associated most directly with metabolic rate and with growth and development ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, or ADH?
1 Answer
Sep 1, 2016
TSH.
Explanation:
TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and is produced by the pituitary gland.
This hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are involved in:
- maintaining the bodies metabolic rate
- functioning of the heart and muscles
- brain development
- bone maintenance
- digestive functions
