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27 Cards in this Set
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GH: ACTION |
growth of muscle and bone |
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TSH: ACTION |
causes thyroid to release TH |
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CALCITONIN: ACTION |
lowers blood calcium |
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CALCITONIN: SECRETED BY |
Thyroid Gland |
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OXYTOCIN: ACTION |
stimulates Uterus to Contract |
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LH: ACTION |
stimulates ovulation (egg release) |
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FSH: ACTION |
Stimulates sperm production and egg maturation |
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ADH: ACTION |
causes kidneys to reabsorb (save) water |
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TH: ACTION |
regulates metabolism in cells |
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PTH: ACTION |
raises blood calcium levels |
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ALDOSTERONE: SECRETED BY |
Adrenal glands |
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ANF: SECRETED BY |
Heart |
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GLUCAGON: ACTION |
raises blood sugar |
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INSULIN: ACTION |
lowers blood sugar |
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ESTROGEN & PROGESTERONE: ACTION |
causes secondary sex characteristics in women |
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TESTOSTERONE: ACTION |
causes secondary sex characteristics in men |
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GASTRIN: SECRETED BY |
stomach |
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EPO: ACTION |
causes increased production of red blood cells |
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GASTRIN: ACTION |
causes stomach to release HCL |
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PTH: SECRETED BY |
Parathyroid glands |
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HUMORAL |
stimulation that involves monitoring ion levels in the blood |
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HORMONAL |
stimulation that involves tropins (messenger hormones) |
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NEURAL |
stimulation that sends nerve messages to quickly cause hormone release |
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THYROID: LOCATION |
wraps around trachea in throat |
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PARATHYROID: LOCATION |
on posterior side of thyroid |
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ADRENALS: LOCATION |
on top of kidney |
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PITUITARY: LOCATION |
hangs from hypothalamus |
