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All hormones go by the blood stream. Its secreted by one organ and
transferred into the blood by endocrine gland.
There are only TWO pituitary hormones and they are NOT tropic. These
are:
-Oxytocin
-Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin).
These hormones are synthesised in hypothalamic nuclei. They are then
transported in vesicles down the axon into the posterior pituitary.
Storage takes place at termini and varicosities. Release of these are
caused by build up of action potentials into the blood streams.
Oxytocin: main function is lactation and ejection during childbirth
It does not increase milk production but act on smooth muscle cells
surrounding mammary glands. Role arent known clearly in male.
ADH
Prolactin has indirect effects. More prolactin in the blood system means
more dopamine.