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28 Cards in this Set
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Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GH-RH)
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Increases the release of GH from the anterior pituitary
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Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
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Increases the release of ACTH from the anterior pituitary
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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
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Increases release of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary
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Thyroid stimulating hormone-releasing hormone (TSH-RH)
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Stimulates anterior pituitary to increase TSH
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Prolactin-inhibiting hormone
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Reduces amount of PRL secreted by the anterior pituitary gland
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Growth hormone (GH)
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Stimulates growth in most tissues
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
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Increases the secretion of thyroxine from the thyroid
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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Increases cortisol production from adrenal cortex during stress
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Stimulates ovaries or testes
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Stimulates the production of gametes in ovaries or testes
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Prolactin (PRL)
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Stimulates milk production in breasts
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Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)
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Increases the synthesis of melanin in melanocytes
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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Increases water retained in blood during kidney function
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Oxytocin (OT)
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Increases contractions of the uterus during birth
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Thyroxine
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Increases metabolism rate of most cells in the body
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Calcitonin
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Lowers osteoclast activity so blood calcium levels decrease
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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Increases blood calcium levels by increasing osteoclast activity
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Epinephrine (E)
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Increases response of sympathetic division of ANS
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Norepinephrine (NE)
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Increases response of sympathetic division of ANS
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Cortisol
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Increases breakdown of protein and fat during stress
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Aldosterone
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Increases the retention of sodium by the kidneys
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Insulin
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Lowers blood glucose by stimulating cells to absorb it
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Glucagon
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Raises blood glucose by causing the liver to release glucose
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Estrogen
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Promotes reproductive capabilities
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Progesterone
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Promotes reproductive capabilities
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Testosterone
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Promotes reproductive capabilities
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Melatonin
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Affects release of GnRH by hypothalamus
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Thymosin
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Develops immune functions
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