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20 Cards in this Set
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GH (growth hormone)
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Anterior Pituitary; Promotes growth of all body tissues. Location: brain, hypothalamus
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TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
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Anterior Pituitary: stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone. Location: brain, hypothalamus.
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ACTH (andrenocortitropic hormome)
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Anterior Pituitary: stimulates adrenal cortex to produce glucorticoids (CORTISOL) and androgens, fight or flight - protecting body in stress situations. Location: brain, hypothalamus.
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PRL (prolactin)
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Anterior Pituitary: stimulates milk production by mammary glands. Location: brain, hypothalamus.
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FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
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Anterior Pituitary: stimulates growth/hormonal activity of ovaries AND testes AND promotes sperm cell development. Location: brain, hypothalamus.
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LH (luteinizing hormone)
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Anterior Pituitary: initiates ovulation, progesterone production/testosterone secretion. Location: brain, hypothalamus.
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
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Posterior Pituitary: promotes water reabsorbtion in kidney tubules, stimulates constriction of blood vessels. Location: brain, hypothalamus.
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Oxytocin
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Posterior Pituitary: uterine muscle contraction, milk ejection. Location, brain hypothalamus.
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Thyroxine (T4) and
thriiodothyronine (T3) |
Thyroid: increases metabolic rate, physical and mental activities, REQUIRED for normal growth. Location: neck, larynx.
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PTH (parathyroid hormone)
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Parathyroid: regulates exchange of calcium between blood and bones, increases calcium levels. Location: four, embedded in thyroid's posterior.
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Epinephrine
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Adrenal Medulla: increases blood pressure and heart rate (sympathetic nervous system). Location: top of kidneys.
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Cortisol (95% of glucocorticoids)
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Adrenal Cortex: increases blood GLUCOSE in response to stress. Location: on top of kidneys.
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Aldosterone
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Adrenal Cortex: promotes salt retention and potassium excretion. Location: on top of kidneys.
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Sex Hormones
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Adrenal Cortex: may influence secondary sexual characteristics. Location: on top of the kidneys.
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Insulin
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Pancreatic Islets: reduces blood glucose concentrations, prmotes fat and protein synthesis. Location, pancreas.
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Glucagon
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Pancreatic Islets: stimulates LIVER to release glucose, INCREASES blood glucose. Location: pancreas.
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Testosterone
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Testes: stimulates growth of primary sexual organs, secondary characteristics, and sperm cell maturation.
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Estrogen
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Ovaries: stimulates growth of primary and secondary sexual organs, stimulates development of ovarian follicles.
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Proestrogen
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Ovaries: mammory gland secreation, maintaining pregnancy, prepares lining for implantation.
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Melatonin
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Pineal: regulates mood, sexual development, and sleep cycles. Location: midbrain, third ventricle.
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