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6 Cards in this Set
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Growth hormone
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Released from:
Pituitary Target organ: Most body cells Effect: Growth |
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Anti-diuretic hormone
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Released from: Pituitary
Target organ: Kidneys Effect: Controls urine volume |
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Thyroxine
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Released from: Thyroid
Target organ: Many, e.g. liver Effect: Controls metabolic rate |
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Insulin
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Released from: Pancreas
Target organ: Liver, muscles Effect: Controls blood sugar |
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Adrenaline
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Released from: Adrenals
Target organ: Muscles, heart, liver Effect: Readiness for action |
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Sex hormones
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Released from: Pituitary testes and ovaries
Target organ: Various Effect: Sexual development, fertility |
