In Drosophila, BMP homologue Decapentaplegic (Dpp)

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) 

Tripeptide

Stimulates secretion of TSH by thyrotropes

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Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) 

Stimulates secretion of ACTH by corticotropes

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ACTH (corticotropin) 

controls the secretion of cortisol by the activation of adenylyl cyclase via Galpha s.

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The ACTH family is derived from a single precursor,

pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)

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Lactotropes -Prolactin (PRL) promotes mammary gland development and milk production.

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GnRH

Stimulates secretion of FSH and LH by gonadotropes