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21 Cards in this Set
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Melatonin
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Pineal Gland
Involved in rhythmic activities (daily and seasonal) |
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Oxytocin
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Pituitary Gland
Stimulates contraction of uterus and the milk "letdown" reflex |
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Antidiuretic
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Pituitary Gland
Promotes retention of water by kidneys |
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Growth Hormone
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Anterior
Stimulates growth (especially of bones and muscles) and metabolism |
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Prolactin
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Anterior Lobe
Stimulates milk production |
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone
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Anterior Lobe
Stimulates production of ova and sperm |
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Luteinizing Hormone
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Anterior Lobe
Stimulates ovaries and testes |
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Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
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Anterior Lobe
Stimulates thyroid gland |
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Anterior Lobe
Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocoritcoids |
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Thyrocine (T₄)
and Triioothyronine (T3) |
Thyroid Gland
Stimulates Metabolism |
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Calcitonin
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Thyroid Gland
Reduces blood calcium level |
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Parathyroid Hormone
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Parathyroid Gland
Raises blood calcium level |
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Thymosin
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Thymus
"Programs" T cells |
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Epinephrine
and Norepinephrine |
Adrenal Medulla
Increase blood glucose; Increase rate of metabolism; Constrict certain blood vessels |
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Gluccocorticoids
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Adrenal Cortex
Increase blood glucose |
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Mineralocorticoids
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Adrenal Cortex
Promote reabsoption of NA≁ and excretion of K≁ in kidneys |
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Insulin
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Pancreas
Reduces blood glucose |
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Glucagon
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Pancreas
Raises blood glucose |
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Androgens
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Testes
Support sperm formation; Development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics |
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Estrogens
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Ovaries
Stimulate uterine lining growth; Development and mainenance of female secondary sex characteristics |
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Progesterone
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Ovaries
Promotes growth of uterine lining |
