08. Hormones Flashcards
Structure (where released from)
Growth hormone
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Luteinising hormone (LH)
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Prolactin
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Oxytocin
Pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
produed by Hypothalamus, secreted by pituitary gland
Structure (where released from)
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRG)
Hypothalamus
Structure (where released from)
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
Hypothalamus
Function of this gland?
Thymus gland
Development and maturation of T-lymphocytes, Hormone thymosin stimulates growth of immune cells
Structure (where released from)
Triiodothyronin (T3)
Thyroid gland
Structure (where released from)
Thyroxine (T4)
Thyroid gland
Structure (where released from)
Calcitonin
Thyroid gland
Structure (where released from)
Melatonin
pineal gland
Structure (where released from)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid gland
Structure (where released from)
insulin
pancreas (beta cells)
Structure (where released from)
glucagon
pancreas (alpha cells)
Structure (where released from)
Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Adrenal gland medulla
Structure (where released from)
Cortisol
Adrenal gland cortex
Structure (where released from)
Aldosterone
Adrenal gland
Which hormone?
Released by Pituitary gland- Regulates growth and physical development
Growth hormone
Which hormone?
Released by Pituitary gland Stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete steroid hormones, mainly cortisol
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which hormone?
Released by Pituitary gland- Controls oestrogen and testosterone production as well as ovulation
Luteinising hormone (LH)