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What are the glands of the endocrine system? |
-4 Parathyroid -2 Adrenal -2 Gonads -1 Pancreas -1 Pituitary -1 Pineal -1 Thymus -1 Thyroid |
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List the 8 hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland |
-Thyroid Stim Hormone -Adrenocorticotropic Hormone -Follicle Stim Hormone -Luteinizing Hormone -Interstitial Cell-Stim Hormone -Prolactin -Growth Hormone -Melanocyte Stim Hormones |
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List the 2 hormones produced by the Posterior Pituitary Gland |
-Antidiuretic Hormone -Oxytocin |
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Which Anterior pituitary hormone: Stimulates growth and secretions of the thyroid gland? |
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Stimulates growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex? |
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Stimulates secretion of estrogen and growth of eggs in the ovaries & production of sperm in testes? |
Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Stimulates ovulation and aids in maintenance of pregnancy? |
Luteinizing Hormone |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Stimulates testosterone secretion? |
Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Stimulates milk secretion and influences maternal behavior? |
Prolactin |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Regulates body growth? |
Growth Hormone |
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Which Anterior Pituitary hormone: Causes skin pigmentation? |
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone |
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Which Posterior Pituitary hormone: Maintains water balance in the body by augmenting water reabsorption in the kidneys? |
Antidiuretic Hormone |
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Which Posterior Pituitary hormone: Stimulates urine contractions during parturition and milk letdown from the mammary ducts? |
Oxytocin |
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What is another name for Cushing's disease? |
hyperadrenocorticism |
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