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26 Cards in this Set
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Pituitary Gland |
-Produces critical hormones, which are chemical substances that control various bodily functions. -Hangs inferior to the hypothalamus. |
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
-Targets the thyroid gland and releases thyroid hormones. -Released in response to TRH from the hypothalamus. |
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) |
-Stimulates release of steroid hormones (glucocorticoids) by adrenal cortex. cortex. |
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Corticotropin-releasing Hormone (CRH) |
-The central driver of the stress hormone system
-It suppresses appetite, increases anxiety and improves memory and selective attention |
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
-Promotes follicle development and estrogen secretion in females. -Sperm production in males. |
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) |
-Induces ovulation and promotes secretion by the ovaries of estrogens and progestins. -In males it stimulates the secretion of testosterone |
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Prolactin (PRL) |
-Stimulates mammary gland development. -Simulates milk production by the mammary glands. |
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Growth Hormone (GH) |
Stimulates cell growth and replication by accelerating the rate of protein synthesis. |
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) |
- reaborps of water. -Released in response to fall in blood volume or blood pressure. |
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Oxytocin (OXT) |
-Stimulates smooth muscles in the wall of the uterus, promoting labor and delivery. |
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Thyroxine or Tetraiodothyronine (T4) |
-Contains 4 iodide ions |
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Triiodothyronine (T3) |
-Crucial role in heart and digestive function, metabolism, brain development, bone health and muscle control
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Calcitonin |
-Decreases the Ca2+ ion concentration in body fluids. |
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) |
Increases the Ca2+ level. |
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Aldosterone |
Increases kidney reaborp. Of Na+ and water |
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Pineal Gland |
Synthesize the hormone melatonin from molecules of the neurotransmitter serotonin. |
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Melatonin |
-Plays a role in the timing of puberty -Very effective antioxidant |
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Pancreas |
99% secretes large quantities of an alkaline, enzyme-rich fluid. 1% secretes hormones. |
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Insulin |
Lowers blood glucose levels. |
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Glucagon |
Raises blood sugar levels |
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Calcitriol |
-Released by the kidneys in response to the presence of PTH. -Effects bone metabolism |
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Erythropoietin |
-Released in response to low oxygen levels in the kidneys. -Stimulates the production of red blood cells by bone marrow |
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Testosterone |
Stimulate sustentacular cells to produce sperm. |
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Estrogens |
Steroid hormones that support that maturation of the oocytes and growth and lining of uterus. |
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Estradiol |
-Growth hormone for the reproductive organs. -Maintains oocytes (eggs in the ovary) and triggers a series of events that lead to ovulation |
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Progesterone |
-Helps prepare your body for conception and pregnancy and regulates the monthly menstrual cycle. It also plays a role in sexual desire. |
