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What hormones do the anterior pituitary lobe secretes? |
1. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 2. Thyroid (TSH) 3. Growth (GH) 4. Prolactin (PRL) 5. Follicle (FSH) 6. Luteinizing (LH) |
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What hormones are secreted in the Posterior Pituitary Gland? |
1. Oxytocin 2. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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What hormone is secreted from the Pineal Gland? |
Melatonin |
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What is secreted by the Thyroid gland? |
1. T4 - Thyroxine 2. T3- Triidiothyronine 3. Calcitonin |
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What hormone is secreted by the Parathyroid gland? |
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) |
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What hormone is secreted by the Thymus gland? |
Thymosin |
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What hormones are secreted by the Adrenal Cortex (outside layer)? |
1. Mineralocorticoids 2. Glucocorticoids 3. Sex Hormones |
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What hormone is secreted by the Adrenal Medulla? |
1. Epinephrine 2. Norepinephrine |
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What hormones are secreted by the Pancreas? |
1. Insulin 2. Glucagon |
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What hormone is secreted by the ovaries? |
1. Estrogen 2. Progesterone |
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What hormone is secreted by the testes? |
Testosterone |
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What is the temporary endocrine gland that formed during pregnancy? |
Placentia: regulate estrogen / progesterone during pregnancy |
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Adenocorticotropic hormone (ADH) |
ADH stimulates adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids: Cortisol: metabolize carbs |
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Thyroid Hromone |
Stimulates production of T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) and calcitonin |
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Growth Hormone |
Stimulates growth hormone |
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Prolactin (PRL) |
Stimulates milk production |
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
Stimulate growth and secretion of ovarian follicles |
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) |
Stimulates ovulation in women Stimulate testosterone in males |
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Oxitocin |
Promotes the release of milk and stimulates uterine contractions |
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Vasopressin |
Causes kidneys to conserve water, increase blood pressure |
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Melatonin |
Induces sleep |
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Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) |
Stimulate metabolism |
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Calcitonin |
Decreases Calcium (Opposite of PTH) |
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
Increases calcium level |
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Thymosin |
Active role in immune system T-lymphocytes |