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what are the hormones released from the endocrine system?
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- GRH
- Thyrotropin Releasing H. - Corticotropin Releasing H. - Gonadotropin Releasing H. - Prolactin Releasing H. - Somatostatin |
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What area of the brain do the respective endocrine hormones work on?
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The hypothalamic region
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What are the 3 types of pituitary disorders?
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1) Hyperfunction
2) Hypofunction 3) Diabetes Insipidus |
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What does the hormone "prolactin" do?
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- controls formation of breast milk
- influences fertility - influences bone strength |
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What does the hormone "growth hormone" do?
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regulates body growth
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What does the hormone "ACTH" do?
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stimulates the adrenal glands to make cortisol
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What does the hormone "Thyrotropin (TSH)" do?
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stimulates the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone
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What does the hormone "LH" do?
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stimulates ovaries/testes to make sex hormones
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What does the hormone "FSH" do?
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regulates fertility in men thru sperm production & in women thru ovulation
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