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11 Cards in this Set
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Pineal Gland |
Melatonin: regulation of biological rhythms |
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Hypothalamus |
Hormones from p. Pituitary Releasing and inhibiting hormones: regulate anterior pituitary |
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Anterior Pituitary |
FSH, LH: stimulate ovaries and testes (Follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone) TSH: stimulates thyroid gland ATCH: stimulates Adrenal cortex Prolactin: stimulate mammary gland GH: growth, metabolic functions |
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Posterior Pituitary |
Oxytocin: stimulates contraction of smooth muscle cells in uterus, mammary glands Vasopressin: promotes retention of water in kidneys; influences social behavior and bonding |
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Thyroid Gland |
Thyroid Gland: Stimulates and maintains metabolic processes Calcitonin: Lowers blood calcium level |
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Parathyroid Glands |
Parathyroid hormone: Raises blood calcium level |
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Adrenal Gland (Medulla) |
Epinephrine and norepinephrine: Raise blood glucose levels; increase metabolic activities; constrict certain blood vessels |
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Adrenal Glands (Cortex) |
Glucocorticoids: Raise blood glucose level Mineralocorticoids: Promote reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys |
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Pancreas |
Insulin: Lowers blood glucose level Glucagon: Raises blood glucose level |
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Ovaries |
Estrogens: stimulates uterine lining growth; promote development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics Progestins: Promote uterine lining growth |
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Testes |
Androgen: support a permanent formation; promote development/maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics |
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