Clinical Anatomy Flashcards
what type of hormone is growth hormone?
protein
what type of hormone is prolactin?
peptide
what type of hormone is TSH?
glycoprotein
what type of hormone is ACTH?
peptide
what type of hormone is FSH?
glycoprotein
what type of hormone is LH?
glycoprotein
what type of hormone is ADH?
peptide
what type of hormone is oxytocin?
peptide
what is the effect of GH?
promotes growth of body tissues
what is the effect of PRL?
promotes milk production from the mammary glands
what is the effect of TSH?
stimulates thyroid hormone release from the thyroid
what is the effect of ACTH?
stimulates hormone release by the adrenal cortex
what is the effect of FSH?
stimulates gamete production in the gonads
what is the effect of LH?
stimulates androgen production by the gonads
what is the effect of ADH?
stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys