Sutures and Wound Repair/ General Surgery (ABSA) Practice Test

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Which hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland?

Adrenocorticotropin, FSH, and LH
Insulin, Glucagon, and Cortisol
Thyroxine, Estrogen, and Testosterone
Growth hormone and Prolactin

The correct answer is: Adrenocorticotropin, FSH, and LH

The hormones secreted by the pituitary gland play critical roles in regulating a variety of physiological processes in the body. The correct option highlights adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are all produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a key hormone involved in stress response and metabolism. FSH and LH are crucial for reproductive functions; FSH is important for the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males, while LH triggers ovulation and the production of testosterone from Leydig cells in males. In contrast, the other options include hormones not produced by the pituitary gland. Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the pancreas, while cortisol is primarily produced by the adrenal glands. Thyroxine, estrogen, and testosterone are hormones produced by the thyroid gland and gonads, respectively. Growth hormone and prolactin, although produced by the pituitary gland as well, are not included in the selected option but are indeed significant hormones secreted by this gland.