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FSH
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(FSH) Follicle-stimulating hormone
PRODUCED BY: anterior pituitary FUNCTION: stimulates ovarian follicle production in females and sperm production in males. |
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LH
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(LH) Luteinizing hormone
PRODUCED BY: Anterior pituitary hormone FUNCTION (FEMALES) aids maturation of cells in the ovary and triggers ovulation in females. FUNCTION (MALES): causes the interstitial cells of the testis to produce testosterone. |
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ACTH
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(ACTH) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (aka "Corticotropin")
PRODUCED BY: Anterior pituitary hormone FUNCTION: influences the activity of the adrenal cortex. |
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GH
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(GH) Growth hormone (aka "Somatotrophin"-STH)
PRODUCED BY:anterior pituitary FUNCTION: (1) that stimulates growth in general (2) energy metabolism (3) requires intermediary proteins like somatomedins or (IGF) Insulin-like Growth Factors |
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PRL
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(PRL) Prolactin- an Adenohypophyseal hormone
PRODUCED BY: Anterior Pituitary FUNCTION: stimulates the breasts to produce milk. |
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TSH
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(TSH) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (aka "thyrotropin") an Adenohypophyseal hormone
PRODUCED BY: Anterior Pituitary FUNCTION: regulates secretion of thyroid hormones. |
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Estrogen
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female sex hormones
FUNCTION: (1) stimulates female secondary sex characteristics (2) Necessary for the production of the ovum |
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Progesterone
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Hormone
FUNCTION: (1) partly responsible for preparing the uterus for the fertilized ovum. |
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Testosterone
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Male sex hormone produced by the testes
FUNCTION: (1) during puberty promotes virilization, (2) is necessary for normal sperm production. |
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Thyroid gland
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One of the largest of the body�s endocrine glands; straddles the anterior trachea
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Glucocorticoids
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Adrenal cortex hormones that increase blood glucose levels and aid the body in resisting long-term stressors.
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Adrenal Cortex
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Outer portion of adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones
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Adrenal glands
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Hormone-producing glands located superior to the kidneys; each consists of medulla and cortex areas.
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Endocrine glands
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Ductless glands that empty their hormonal products directly into the blood.
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Hormones
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Steroidal or amino acid–based molecules released to the blood that act as chemical messengers to regulate specific body functions
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Endocrine glands
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Ductless glands that empty their hormonal products directly into the blood.
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Exocrine glands
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Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a particular site.
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Endocrine system
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Body system that includes internal organs that secrete hormones.
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Gland
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Organ specialized to secrete or excrete substances for further use in the body or for elimination.
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Pituitary gland
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Neuroendocrine gland located beneath the brain that serves a variety of functions including regulation of gonads, thyroid, adrenal cortex, lactation, and water balance.
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The pituitary gland has two major lobes?
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(1) Anterior Lobe
-glandular tissue -produces 6 well known hormones (2) Posterior Lobe -neural tissue -releases 2 hormones produced by neurons in the hypothalamus |
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Peptide Hormones
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A molecule formed by linking amino acids in a chain. Usually contains fewer than 50 amino acids.
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Which 6 hormones does the anterior pituitary produce
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Anterior pituitary produces:
1- TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) 2- FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) 3- LH (Luteinizing hormone) 4- ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) 5- GH (growth hormone) 6- PRL (Prolactin) |
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Gonadotropins
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Gonad-stimulating hormones produced by the anterior pituitary.
CONSISTS of 2: 1- FSH 2 - LH |