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Ch.12 Pituitary Hormones & Target Organs Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
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(Neurohypophysis)

Antidiuretic (ADH)

A

Kidney cells / conserve water

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(Neurohypophysis)

Oxytocin

A

Uterus during preg., uterine contractions, release of milk

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(Adenohyophysis)

Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

A

Adrenal cortex

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(Adenohyophysis)

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A

Ovarian follicules

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(Adenohyophysis)

Leutinizing Hormone (LH)

A

Ovaries(progesterone)

Testes(testosterone)

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(Adenohyophysis)

Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)

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Pigmentation; melanocytes In epidermis

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(Adenohyophysis)

Prolactin (PRL)

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Mammary glands, production of milk

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(Adenohyophysis)

Somatotropin (GH)

A

Body cells, growth of cells

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(Adenohyophysis)

Thyrotropin (TSH)

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Thyroid gland

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