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18 Cards in this Set
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Oxytocin
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Secreted by hypothalamus; Stimulates contraction of uterus and stimulates ejection of breast milk
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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
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Secreted by hypothalamus; Stimulates reabsorption of water in kidneys
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Growth Hormone
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Secreted by anterior pituitary gland;
Stimulates growth by promoting protein synthesis and the breakdown of fatty acids |
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TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
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Secreted by anterior pituitary gland; Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland
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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
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Secreted by anterior pituitary gland; Stimulates secretion of adrenal cortical hormones from the adrenal cortex
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FSH (Women)
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Secreted by anterior pituitary gland; Sex hormone that promotes development of follicle cells in the ovaries
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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
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Secreted by adrenal medulla in times of stress; Mobilizes carbohydrates and fats, increasing blood glucose and fatty acid levels, heart rate, and breathing rate
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Norepinephrine
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Secreted by adrenal medulla; Constricts arterioles, raising blood pressure, and increases metabolic rates
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Aldosterone
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Secreted by adrenal cortex; Maintains proper balance of sodium and potassium ions using the kidney
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Cortisol
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Secreted by adrenal cortex as a result of an adaption to long-term stress; raises blood glucose levels and mobilizes fats
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Insulin
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Secreted by pancreatic beta cells; Decreases blood sugar levels by having the liver convert more gluose to glycogen
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Glucagon
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Secreted by pancreatic alpha cells; Increases blood sugar levels by having the liver convert more glycogen to glucose
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Thyroxine
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Secreted by thyroid gland; stimulates metabolic rate; is essential to normal growth and development
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Calcitonin
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Secreted by thyroid gland; Lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting loss of calcium from bones
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Parathyroid hormone
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Secreted by parathyroid gland; Raises blood calcium levels by stimulating bone breakdown and stimulating calcium reabsorption in the kidneys
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FSH (Men)
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Produced in anterior pituitary gland; Sex hormone that increases sperm production
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LH (Men)
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Produced in anterior pituitary gland; Sex hormone that regulates testosterone production
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LH (Women)
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Produced in anterior pituitary gland; Sex hormone that promotes ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum
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