Hormone – TSH

Pituitary hormone, target and function

Hormone – TSH
Thyroid-Stimulating

Target(s) – Thyroid

Function
Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete
its own hormone, which is called thyroxine. TSH is also known as thyrotrophin.

Thyroxine
Controls many body functions, including heart rate, temperature and metabolism. It also plays a role in the metabolism of calcium in the body.