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28 Cards in this Set
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Hypothalamus |
Produces and releases hormones that act on (Eg. GnRH) or are stored in the pituitary. (Eg. Oxytocin and ADH) |
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Pineal gland |
Produces and secretes melatonin. |
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Pituitary gland |
Master gland |
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Posterior pituitary |
ADH + Oxytocin |
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Anterior pituitary |
GH, Prolactin, TSH, LH, and FSH |
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ADH |
Targets kidneys |
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Oxytocin |
Targets uterus and mammary glands |
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Prolactin |
Targets mammary glands |
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TSH |
Targets thyroid gland |
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LH |
Targets gonads. Luetinizing |
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FSH |
Targets gonads. Follicle |
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Thyroid gland |
Regulates metabolism |
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Thyroxin |
Targets body cells. Regulates metabolic rate. |
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Calcitonin |
Targets bone cells. |
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PTH |
Parathyroid hormone. Targets bone cells and increases blood calcium levels. |
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Thymus gland |
Establishes immune system by secreting thymosins. |
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Thymosins |
Targets white blood cells. |
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Insulin |
Lowers blood glucose levels |
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Glucagon |
Raises blood sugar levels by breaking down glycogen in liver |
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Aldosterone |
Target cells: Kidneys. Maintains sodium and potassium levels. |
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Noradrenaline |
Norepinephrine. Similar to adrenaline. |
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Adrenaline |
Fight or flight response. Epinephrine. |
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FSH |
Stimulates follicular development |
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LH |
Maintains structure of the corpus luteum |
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Ovaries |
Secrete estrogen and progesterone |
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Estrogen |
Targets Uterus, mammary tissue. Prepares uterus for child. Stimulates secondary sec characteristics in females. |
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Progesterone |
Targets the uterus. Maintains pregnancy |
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Testosterone |
Stimulates characteristics of secondary sex characteristics in males |
