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Stimulates the growth of muscles

Stores and secretes hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus

considered the master gland

increases the secretion of throxine

promotes ovulation and progesterone production

Synthesizes hormones

stimulates milk production

promotes follicle maturation & estrogen secretion in ovary; sperm call production in testis

initiates uterine contraction during childbirth and milk release in mothers

regulates the kidney's retention of water