Non-trophic hormone

Non-trophic hormones are hormones that directly stimulate target cells to induce effects.

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Two Non-trophic hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain are:

• Growth hormone (GH or somatropin) - stimulates the release of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) from the liver and other organs.
• Prolactin (PRL) - stimulates milk letdown in females, and indirectly affects testosterone secretion in males.

References

Biology 12 McGrawHill Ryerson (Textbook)

http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/school/booksites/biology+12/index.php

See also

• Endocrine system
• Tropic hormone