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Hypothalamic-releasing and inhibiting hormones
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Gland: Hypothalamus
Hormone released: Hypothalamic-releasing and inhibiting hormones Function: regulate anterior pituitary hormones |
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Antidiuretic (ADH)
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Gland: Produced by hypothalamus, released from posterior pituitary
Hormone released: Antidiuretic (ADH) Function: Stimulates water reabsorption by kidneys |
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Oxytocin
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Gland: Produced by hypothalamus, released from posterior pituitary
Hormone: Oxytocin Function: Stimulates uterine muscle contraction, release of milk by mammary glands |
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Thyroid- stimulating (TSH)
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Gland: Anterior pituitary
Hormone released: Thyroid- stimulating (TSH) Function: stimulates thyroid |
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Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
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Gland: Anterior pituitary
Hormone Released: Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) Function: Stimulates adrenal cortex |
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Gonadotropic
Follicle-stimulating (FSH), Luteinizing (LH) |
Gland: Anterior Pituitary
Hormone released: Gonadotropic Follicle-stimulating (FSH), Luteinizing (LH) Function: Egg and sperm production; sex hormone production |
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Prolactin (PRL)
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Gland: Anterior Pituitary
Hormone released: Prolactin (PRL) Function: milk production |
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Growth (GH)
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Gland: Anterior Pituitary
Hormone released: Growth (GH) Function: cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth |
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Melanocyte-stimulating (MSH)
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Gland: Anterior pituitary
Hormone released: Melanocyte-stimulating (MSH) Function: unknown function in humans; regulates skin color in lower vertebrates. |
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Thyroxine (T sub 4) and triiodothyronine (T sub 3)
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Gland: Thyroid
Hormone released: Thyroxine (T sub 4) and triiodothyronine (T sub 3) Function: Increases metabollic rate; regulates growth and development |
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Calcitonin
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Gland: Thyroid
Hormone released: Calcitonin Function: lowers blood calcium level |
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Parathyroid (PTH)
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Gland: Parathyroids
Hormone released: Parathyroid (PTH) Function: raises blood calcium level |
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Glucocorticoids (cortisol)
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Gland: Adrenal Cortex
Hormone released: Glucocorticoids (cortisol) Function: raises blood glucose level; stimulate breakdown of protein |
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Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
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Gland: Adrenal Cortex
Hormone released: Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) Function: reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium |
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sex hormones
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Gland: Adrenal Cortex
Hormone released: sex hormones Function: stimulate reproductive organs and bring about sex characteristics |
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine
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Gland: Adrenal medulla
Hormone released: Epinephrine and norepinephrine Function: released in emergency situations; raise blood glucose level |
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Insulin
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Gland: Pancreas
Hormone released: Insulin Function: lowers blood glucose level; promotes formation of glycogen |
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glucagon
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Gland: Pancreas
Hormone released: glucagon Function: raises blood glucose level |
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androgens (testosterone)
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Gland: Testes
Hormone released: androgens (testosterone) Function: stimulate male sex characteristics |
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Estrogens and Progesterone
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Gland: ovaries
Hormone released: Estrogens and Progesterone Function: Stimulate female sex characteristics |
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Thymosins
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Gland: Thymus
Hormone released: Thymosins Function: Stimulate production and maturation of T lymphocytes |
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Melatonin
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Gland: Pineal gland
Hormone released: Melatonin Function: Controls circadian and circannual rhythms; possibly involved in maturation of sexual organs |