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24 Cards in this Set
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Aldosterone
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Aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body
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Androgens
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Influence sex-related characteristics
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Adrenocorticoptropic Hormone
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Stimulates the growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex
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Antidiuretic Hormone
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Helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water that is excreted
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Calcitonin
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Works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissue
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Cortisol
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Regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body. Also has an anti-inflammatory action.
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Epinephrine
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Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
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Estrogen
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Develops and maintains the female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
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In the female, stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of the ova (eggs). In the male, stimulates the production of sperm.
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Glucagon
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Increases the level of glucose in the bloodstream
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Growth hormone
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Regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissue
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
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Stimulates the secretion of the hormones required to maintain pregnancy
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Insulin
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Regulates the transport of glucose to body cells and stimulates the conversion f excess flucose to glycogen for storage
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Lactogenic hormone
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Stimulates and maintains the secretion of breast milk
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Luteinizing hormone
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In the female, stimulates ovulation. In the male, stimulates testosterone secretion
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Melantonin
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Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycles
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Norepinephrine
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Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
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Oxytocin
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Stimulates the uterine contractions during childbirth. Causes milk to flow from the mammary glands after childbirth
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Parathyroid hormone
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Works the calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues
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Progesterone
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Completes preparation of the uterus for possible pregnancy
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Testosterone
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Stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics
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Thymosin
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Plays and important role in the immune system
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Thyroid hormones
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Regulates the rate of metabolism
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Thyroid-Stimulating hormone
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Stimulates the secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland
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