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24 Cards in this Set
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Oxytocin
OT |
Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection during suckling
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
ACTH |
Stimulates secretion of hormones by the adrenal gland
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Anti-Diuretic Hormone
ADH |
Decreases water loss by increasing reabsorption of water into blood and decreasing urine production
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Androgens
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Increases sex drive in females
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Triiodothyronine
T3 Thyroxine T4 |
Increases metabolism and BMR
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Luteinizing Hormone
LH |
Triggers ovulation and stimulates secretion of estrogen and progesterone. Stimulates secretion of testosterone.
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Parathyroid Hormone
PTH |
Increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity
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Epinephrine &
Norepinephrine NE |
Promotes fight-or-flight response
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Prolactin
PRL |
Stimulates production and secretion of milk
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Cortisol
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Increases resistance to stress, increases blood glucose levels, and decreases inflammation
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Melatonin
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Helps to set the biological clock
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Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
MSH |
Darkens skin pigmentation
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Human Growth Hormone
hGH |
Stimulates secretion of hormones that stimulate body growth and metabolism
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Calcitonin
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Decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts
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Thymosin
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Promotes the maturation of T cells for the immune response
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
FSH |
Stimulates oocyte production and estrogen secretion in females. Stimulates sperm production in males.
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Insulin
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Decreases blood glucose levels by transporting glucose into body cells
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Glucagon
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Increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose
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Progesterone & Estrogen
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Stimulates development of female sex characteristics and helps regulate menstrual cycle
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Testosterone
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Regulates sperm development, stimulates development of male sex characteristics, and stimulates male sex drive
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TSH |
Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones
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Aldosterone
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Inceases reabsorption of sodium and water into blood and decreases urine output
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TSH |
Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones
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Aldosterone
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Increases reabsorption of sodium and water into blood and decreases urine output
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