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32 Cards in this Set
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hypothalamus
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-hormones released from the posterior pituitary and hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary
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posterior pituitary gland
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-releases neurohormones made in hypothalamus
-oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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oxytocin
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peptide
stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary glands cell regulated by nervous system |
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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peptide
promotes retention of water by kidneys regulated by water/salt balance |
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anterior pituitary gland
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-all hormones made in anterior pituitary gland are regulated by hypothalamic hormones
-growht hormone (GH) -prolactin (PRL) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) -Lutenizing hormone (LH) -thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) -adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) |
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growth hormone (GH)
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-protein
-stimulates growth (especially bones) and metabolic functions -regulated hypothalamic hormone |
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prolactin (PRL)
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-protein
-stimulates milk production and secretion |
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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-glycoprotein
-stimulates ovaries and testes |
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thyroid-timulating hormone (TSH)
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glycoprotein
-stimulates thryoid gland |
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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-peptide
-stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids |
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thyroid gland
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-trilodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)
-calcitonin |
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trilodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)
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amine
stimulate and maintain metabolic processes regulated by TSH |
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calcitonin
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peptide
lowers blood calcium level regulated by calcium in blood |
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parathyroid glands
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parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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-peptide
-raises blood calcium level -regulated by calcium in blood |
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pancreas
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insulin
glucagon |
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insulin
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protein
lowers blood glucose level regulated by glucose in blood |
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glucagon
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protein
raises blood glucose level regulated by glucose in blood |
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adrenal glands
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adrenal medulla
adrenal cortex |
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adrenal medulla
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epinephrine and norepinephrine
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epinephrine and norepinephrine
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-amines
-raise blood glucose level; increase metabolic activities; constrtict certain blood vessels -regulated by nervous system |
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adrenal cortex
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glucocorticoids
mineralcocorticoids |
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glucocorticoids
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steroid
raise blood glucose level regulated by ACTH |
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mineralcocorticoids
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steroid
promote reabsorption of sodium and potassium in kidneys -regulated by K+ in blood: angiotensin II |
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gonads
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tetes
ovaries |
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testies
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androgens
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androgens
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-steroid
-support sperm formation; promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics -regulated by FSH and LH |
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ovaries
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estrogens
progestins regulated by FSH and LH |
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estrogens
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-steroid
-stimulate uterine lining growth; promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics |
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progestins
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steroid
promote lining growth |
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pineal gland
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melatonin
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melatonin
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-amine
-involved in biological rhythms -regulated by light/dark cycles |
