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

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Which hormone is NOT secreted by the pituitary gland?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Estrogen
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)

The correct answer is: Estrogen

The hormone that is not secreted by the pituitary gland is estrogen. Estrogen is primarily produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands, and in smaller amounts by other tissues in both males and females. While the pituitary gland plays a crucial role in regulating the production of sex hormones through the release of hormones like follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), it does not directly produce estrogen itself. In contrast, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), FSH, and LH are all hormones produced by the pituitary gland. ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroids, while FSH and LH are essential for reproductive processes and regulate the functions of the ovaries and testes. This distinction underscores the specific roles of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system and its connection to other glands without producing certain hormones like estrogen itself.