Basophil cell
An anterior pituitary basophil is a type of cell in the anterior pituitary which manufactures hormones.
It is called a basophil because it is basophilic, and typically stains a relatively deep blue or purple.
These basophils are further classified by the hormones they produce.
| Cell name | Relative proportion | Hormone produced | Hypothalamic regulators |
| Corticotrophs | 15% | ACTH | CRH |
| Gonadotrophs | 10% | FSH, LH and hCG* | GnRH |
| Thyrotrophs | 5% | TSH | TRH |