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triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4)
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Found in thyroid increased metabolism in body cells
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calcitonin
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Found in thyroid lowers blood calcium
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hypocalcemia
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Abnormally low calciumconcentration, that can result in muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, spasms, and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
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parathyroid hormone
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in parathyroid gland, increases blood calcium
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hypercalcemia
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abnormally high concentrations of calcium compounds are found in the bloodstream.
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cortisol(glucocorticosteroid)
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increases blood sugar(adrenal cortex)
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aldosterone (mineralcorteroid)
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increases reabsorption of sodium(adrenal cortex)
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sex hormones (antrogens, estrogens & progestins)
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maintain secondary sex characteristics(adrenal cortex)
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epinephrine (adrenaline),
norepinephrine (noradrenaline) |
in adrenal medulla)sympathiomimetic (produces effects resembling those resulting from sympathetic nervous system stimulation)
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insulin
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pancreas-decreases blood sugar (glucose to glycogen)
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glucagons
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pancreas-increases blood sugar (glucogen to glucose)
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growth hormone (GH)(Somatotropin)
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pituitary-increases bone & tissue growth
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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pituitary-stimulates production of thyroxin & growth of the thyroid gland
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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pituitary-stimulates secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex, especially cortisol
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gonadotropins
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pititary->follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) or ISCH in male
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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pituitary-oogenesis & spermatogenesis
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luteinizing hormone (LH) ISCH in male
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pituitary-promotes ovulation; testosterone secretion
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prolactin
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promotes growth of breast tissue & milk secretion
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melanocyte
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stimulating hormone-pituitary-increases pigmentation of the skin
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (vasopressin)
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pituitary-stimulates reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
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oxytocin
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pituitary-stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor and childbirth
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estradiol
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ovaries-develops & maintains secondary sex characteristics in the female
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progesterone
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ovaries-prepares and maintains the uterus in pregnancy
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testosterone
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testes-promotes growth & maintenance of secondary sex characteristics of the male
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