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19 Cards in this Set
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ACTH
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stimulates adrenal cortex
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ADH
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to concentrate urine and preserve water in the body
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Adrenalin
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hormone from adrenal medulla, powerfull cardiac stimulant, "fight or Flight", hormone
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Androgens
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male sex hormones
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Calcitonin
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controls calcium ion concentration in the body, prevents hypercalcium
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corticoids
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anti-inflammatory hormone
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Estrogen
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developmen of female reproductive, secondary sex characteristics
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FSH
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stimulates growth of graafian follicle and production of estrogen in females, sperm in males
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GH
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responsible for growth and development
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insulin
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promotes utilization of glucose by the cells
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LH
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stimulates ovulation and formation of corpus luteum, which produces progesterone in females
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oxytocin
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released durning childbirth causing contractions of the uterus
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parathormone
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helps control blood calcium, prevents hypocalcemia
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progesterone
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plays a part in the menstral cycle
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peolactin
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developes breast tissue, stimulates production of milk after childbirth
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prostaglandins
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tissue hormones
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TSH
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stimulates thyroxine
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testosterone
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male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics
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vasopression
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converts to ADH
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