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19 Cards in this Set
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Hypothalamus-Releasing Gland
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Source: Hypothalamus
Action: Stimuli to anterior pituitary to release specific hormone |
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Hypothalamus-Inhibiting Gland
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Source: Hypothalamus
Action: Decrease release of specific hormone by anterior pituitary |
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Growth Hormone (GH Somatotropin)
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Source: Pituitary anterior lobe (adenohypophysis)
Action: Stimulates Protein synthesis |
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Adenocorticotropic Hormone ACTH
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Source: Pituitary anterior lobe (adenohypophysis)
Action: Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete primary cortisol |
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone TSH
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Source: Pituitary anterior lobe (adenohypophysis)
Action: Stimulates Thyroid Gland |
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Source: Pituitary anterior lobe (adenohypophysis)
Action: -Woman: Stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and estrogen secretion -Men: stimulates sperm production |
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Source: Pituitary anterior lobe (adenohypophysis)
Action: -Women: Stimulates maturation of ovum and ovulation -Men: Stimulates secretion of testosterone |
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Prolactin (PRL)
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Source: Pituitary Posterior Lobe (neurohypohysis)
Action: Stimulates breast milk production during lactation |
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH or Vasopressin)
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Source: Pituitary Posterior Lobe (neurohypohysis)
Action: Increases re-absorption of water in kidneys |
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Oxytocin (OT)
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Source: Pituitary Posterior Lobe (neurohypohysis)
Action: -Stimulates contraction of uterus after delivery -Stimulates ejection of breast milk during lactation |
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Insulin
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Source: Pancreas-Beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
Action: Transportation of glucose and other substances into cells (Lowers blood glucose levels) |
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Glucagon
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Source: Pancreas-Alpha cells
Action: Stimulates glycogenesis in liver (raises blood glucose) |
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Parathyroid Hormone
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Source: Parathyroid Gland
Action: Increases blood calcium level by stimulation bone demineralization and increasing absorption of Ca in the kidneys and digestive trac |
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Calcitonin
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Source: Thyroid Gland
Action: decreases release of calcium from bone to lower blood calcium level |
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Thyroxin (T4) and Triidothyronine (T4)
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Source: Thyroid Gland
Action: Increases metabolic rate in all cells |
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Cortisol
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Source: Adrenal Cortex
Action: -Anti-inflamitory and decreased immune responce -Catabolic effect on tissue stress response |
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Aldosterone
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Source: Adrenal Cortex
Action: Increase sodium and water re-absorption in the kidney |
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Norepinephrine
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Source: Adrenal Medulla
Action: General Vasoconstriction |
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Epinephron
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Source: Adrenal Medulla
Action: Stress Response -Visceral and cutaneous vasoconstriction -Vasodialation in skeletal muscle -Increase rate and force of heart contraction -Bronchodialation |
