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24 Cards in this Set
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Melatonin |
(Pineal) : regulates biological rhythms |
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Thyroxine |
(Thyroid) + increase cell metabolism-> essential for growth |
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Calcitonin |
Thyroid: stimulates incorporation of calcium into bone |
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Parathyroid hormone |
Release of calcium from bone Absorption of calcium by gut and kidney |
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Cortisol |
(Cortex of adrenal gl) Mediates metabolic responses to stress |
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Aldosteron |
(Cortex of adrenal gl) Involved in salt and water balance |
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Epinephrine ( adrenaline) + norepinephrine (noradrenaline) |
Medulla of adrenal gl Stimulate immediate fight or flight reactions |
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Testosterone |
Gonads Male sexual characteristic |
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Estrogens |
Gonads( ovaries) Female characteristics |
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Progesterone |
Ovaries Supports pregnancy |
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Hypothalamus |
Control pituitary |
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Thyrotropin (TSH) |
Anterior pituitary Activates thyroid gland |
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
(Anter pituitary) +females: maturation of ovaries follicles +males: spermatogenesis |
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Luteinizing hormone ( LH) |
(Ant pituitary) Females: triggers ovulation and progesterone Males: stimulates production of testosterone |
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Corticotropin (ACTH) |
Ant pituitary Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol |
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Growth hormone (GH) |
Ant pituitary Stimulates protein synthesis and growth |
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Prolactin |
Ant pituitary Stimulates milk production |
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Endorphins and enkephalins |
Ant pituitary Pain control |
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Oxytocin |
Post pituitary Stimulates contraction of uterus, flow of milk.. |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)- aka vasopressin |
Post pituitary Promotes water conservation by kidney |
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Thymosin |
Thymus Activate T cells |
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Insulin |
Pancreas Stimulates cells to take up and use glucose |
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Glucagon |
Pancreas Stimulates liver to release glucose |
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Somatostatin |
Pancreas Slows release of insulin and glucagon and digestive tract function |
