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20 Cards in this Set
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T3/T4
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Controls metabolic processes and increases oxygen consumption
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THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE
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Regulates production of T3/T4
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TRH
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Causes release of TSH
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ACTH
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Increases cholesterol, stimulates production of cortisol
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GH
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Stimulate growth, bone deposition and metabolism
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GnRH
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Stimulates release of FSH and LH
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FSH
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Stimulates the production of sperm/eggs
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LH
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Stimulates the production of testosterone and estrogen
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PROLACTIN
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Promotes synthesis of milk after birth
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MSH
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Stimulates production/release of melanin
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ADH
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Increase water absorption; affects water/salt concentration
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INSULIN
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Encourages liver cells to convert glucose into glycogen
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GLUCAGON
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Causes liver to convert glycogen to glucose and release it into the bloodstream
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CALCITONIN
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Encourages calcium reuptake into bones
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PTH
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Releases calcium from bones
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CORTISOL
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Increases blood pressure/sugar levels, increases amino acids in blood, LONG TERM STRESS
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ALDOSTERONE
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Increase water retention
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EPINEPHRINE/NOREPINEPHRINE
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Converts glycogen and fatty acids into glucose; increase HR and BP
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THYMOSIN
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Stimulates production of functional T cells
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PROSTAGLANDINS
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increase contraction in uterus to help sperm reach egg
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