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| TARGET TISSUE | HORMONE | MAJOR RESPONSE |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid gland | thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) | thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion |
| Adrenal cortex | adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) | cortisol secretion |
| Ovary | luteinizing hormone (LH) | progesterone secretion |
| Muscle | adrenaline | glycogen breakdown |
| Bone | parathormone | bone resorption |
| Heart | adrenaline | increase in heart rate and force of contraction |
| Liver | glucagon | glycogen breakdown |
| Kidney | vasopressin | water resorption |
| Fat | adrenaline, ACTH, glucagon, TSH | triglyceride breakdown |