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26 Cards in this Set
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HGH |
Anterior pituitary gland Polar Growth of nearly all cells |
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ACTH |
Anterior pituitary gland Polar Stimulates adrenal cortex |
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FSG |
Anterior pituitary gland Polar Growth of follicles in female; sperm production in male |
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LH |
anterior pituitary gland Polar Causes ovulation; stimulates estrogen and testosterone secretion |
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TSH |
Anterior pituitary gland Polar Stimulates release of T3 & T4 in the thyroid |
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TSH |
Anterior pituitary gland Polar Stimulates release of T3 & T4 in the thyroid |
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Prolactin |
Anterior pituitary gland Polar Promotes milk production |
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Oxytocin |
Posterior pituitary gland Polar Milk ejection and uterine contraction |
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ADH |
Posterior pituitary gland Polar Water absorption by the kidney; increases blood pressure |
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Aldosterone |
Adrenal cortex Non-polar Reduces Na+ excretion; increases K+ excretion; raises the blood pressure |
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Cortisol |
Adrenal cortex Non-polar Increases blood levels of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats |
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Epinephrine |
Adrenal Medulla Polar Stimulates sympathetic actions |
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Epinephrine |
Adrenal Medulla Polar Stimulates sympathetic actions |
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Norepinephrine |
Adrenal Medulla Polar Stimulates sympathetic actions |
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T3 &T4 |
Thyroid gland Nonpolar Increase basal metabolic rate |
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Calcitonin |
Thyroid gland Polar Lowers blood calcium |
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Calcitonin |
Thyroid gland Polar Lowers blood calcium |
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PTH |
Parathyroid gland Polar Raises blood calcium |
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Insulin |
Pancreas Polar Promotes glucose entry into cells, decreasing blood glucose levels |
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Glucagon |
Pancreas Polar Increases gluconeogenesis, increasing blood glucose levels |
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Estrogen |
Ovaries Non-polar Growth of female sex organs; causes LH surge |
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Progesterone |
Ovaries Non-polar Prepares and maintains uterus for pregnancy |
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Progesterone |
Ovaries Non-polar Prepares and maintains uterus for pregnancy |
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Testosterone |
Testes Nonpolar Secondary sex characteristics; closing of epiphyseal plate |
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HGC |
Placenta Polar Stimulates corpus luteum to grow and release estrogen and progesterone |
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Placenta also includes |
Estrogen and progesterone |
Hormones found in the ovaries |
