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Chapter 10 - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Flashcards

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Hypothalamus

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Homeostasis, Hormones stored & secreted by the Pituitary Gland

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Increase Water in Kidneys (Alcohol & Caffeine Suppresses)

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Oxytocin

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Uterine Contractions during Birth

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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Promote Sperm & Egg Production

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Prolactin

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Milk Production

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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Stimulates Protein Synthesis (Muscle, Bone, etc.)

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Pituitary Dwarfism

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Too Little Growth Hormone

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Acromegaly

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Too Much Growth Hormon

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