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ACTH
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Controls adrenal cortex gland and production of cortisteriods
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what A and C stand for
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ADH (Vassopressin)
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Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb water
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vasso de aqua
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Aldosterone
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Mineral balance in blood and blood pressure
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adults must monitor this
ald= adult |
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Calcitonin
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Regulates calcium levels in blood
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pretty much what it sounds like
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Corticosteroids
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steroid hormones includes cortisol and aldosterone
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corti-cortisol
steriod-steriod hormone |
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Cortisol
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Regulates glucose levels
steriod hormone |
is a cortiscorsteriod
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Epinephrine
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Constricts blood vessels + ↑ metabolism
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adrenaline
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GH (Growth Hormone)
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Growth of muscles and bones
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initials G.H
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Estrogen
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Woman growth stimulating hormone
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woman hormone
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Insulin
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breaks down glucose in blood
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diabetes lack this
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Melatonin
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skin coloring
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eye coloring and
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Oxytocin
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Contraction of smooth uterus muscles during child birth
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needed during childbirth
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Norepinephrine
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Constricts blood vessels + ↑ metabolism
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same as epinephrine
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Progesterone
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Woman puberty growth hormone
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works with estrogen
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Prolactin
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Secretion of milk occurs after pregnancy
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lactin-milk
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Prostaglandins
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Local hormones
made by all cells (except RBC) Made of lipids work at nearby cells/tissues |
local hormones
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TSH
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(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)makes Thyroxin is released from Thyroid gland
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initials T.S.H
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PTH
Thyroxin |
(Parathormone or Parathyroid) Regulates calcium in blood
Regulates metabolism |
PTH-works opp. of calcitonin
thyroxine- made in thydroid gland |
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Testosterone
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Male puberty growth hormone
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male
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Thymosin
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↑ development of T lymphocytes and increases(immune system)in children
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children imune system
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