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23 Cards in this Set
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
TSH (Thyroid stimulating Hormone) |
Causes thyroid to release its hormones (T3 & T4)
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) |
Causes Adrenal gland to secrete its hormones
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) |
Egg development and estrogen production in ovaries, sperm production in testes
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
LH (Luteinizing Hormone) |
Triggers ovulation and progesterone production in women, helps testes produce testoterone in men
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
GH (Growth Hormone) |
Promotes cellular growth and replication
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) |
Stimulates melanocytes to produce meanin in skin
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
Prolactin |
Breast development and milk production
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) |
Causes the reabsorbtion of water in the kidneys increasing fluid volume
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY
Oxytocin |
Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction
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PINEAL GLAND
Melantonin |
Establishes day-night sleep cycles (circadian rhythms)
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THYROID GLAND
Thyroxine (T4) |
Regulates metabolism of cells in the body
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THYROID GLAND
Calcitonin |
Decreases calcium ion levels using osteoblasts in bone
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PARATHYROID GLAND
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) |
Increases calcium ion levels using osteoclasts in bone
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ADRENAL GLAND (Medulla)
Catecholamines (Epinephrine & Norepinephrine) |
Stimulates sympathetic nervous system to increase adrenergic actions
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ADRENAL GLAND (Cortex)
Cortisol |
Anti inflammatory response
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ADRENAL GLAND (Cortex)
Aldosterone |
Reabsorbs sodium ion in kidneys conserving water
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ADRENAL GLAND (Cortex)
Androgens |
Increases sex drive in women
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KIDNEY
Renin |
Binds with angiotensinogen to form angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor
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PANCREAS (Alpha Cells)
Glucagon |
Stimulates the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose increasing blood glucose levels
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PANCREAS (Beta Cells)
Insulin |
Stimulates glucose transport into cells decreasing blood glucose levels
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OVARY
Estrogen |
Helps follicles to mature, female secondary sex characteristics
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OVARY
Progesterone |
Prepares uterus for egg implatntation
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TESTES
Testosterone |
Male secondary sex characteristics, sperm development
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