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Estrogen
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-Stimulate growth and maturation of reproductive organs, genitalia. regulate mentrual cycle, and maintain pregnancy
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Progesterone
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-regulate mentrual cylce, maintain pregnancy. Promoting mammary glands growth in preperation for lactation
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Relaxin
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-produced in ovaries and placenta. relaxes the pubic symphysis at the end of pregnancy. dilates the cervix.
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Testoterone
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regulates the apprearance of secondary sex characteristics, production of sperm and maturation of reproductive organs
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Inhibin
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hormone that inhibits the release of FSH (follicle Stimulating Hormone)
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Neurophypophysis
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hormone storage area that releases hormones in the hypothalamus
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Adenohypophysis
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produces and releases its own array of hormones
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POMC (pro-opiomelanocortin)
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produced by AP. Is the source of ACTH, enkephalin and beta endorphin and MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone
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Prolactin
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stimulates milk production by the mammary glands
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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocortids that help the body resist stressors
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Growth Hormone (Gh)
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stimulates most body cells to grow and divide during the normal growth process.
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Thyrotropin (TT)
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stimulates norml development and secretory activity of the thyroid gland
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