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1
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These hormones are released into , which connects

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portal circulation, hypothalamus to anterior pituitary.

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Hangs from the roof of the third ventricle of the brain

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PINEAL GLAND

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3
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Found at the base of the
throat, inferior to the Adam’s
apple

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Thyroid Gland

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Tiny masses on the posterior of the thyroid

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PARATHYROID GLAND

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Located in the upper thorax, posterior to the
sternum.

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THYMUS

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Siton top of the kidneys

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ADRENAL GLAND

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7
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Located in the abdomen, close to stomach.
* Mixed gland, with both endocrine and
exocrine functions.

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PANCREAS

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8
Q

Male gonads
suspended outside the
pelvic cavity.
* Produce sperm. * Produce androgens,
such as testosterone

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TESTES

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9
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Female gonads located in the
pelvic cavity
* Produce eggs
* Producetwo groups of steroid
hormones:
⚬ Estrogens
⚬ Progesterone

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OVARIES

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10
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Hormones are classified chemically

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Amino acid–based, which includes:
* Proteins
* Peptides
* Amines
Steroids—made from cholesterol
Prostaglandins—made from highly
active lipids that act as local hormones

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11
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Hormone levels in the blood are maintained mostly by

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negative feedback.

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12
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A _____ in the blood trigger the release of more hormone.

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stimulus or low hormone levels

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13
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The stimuli that activate
endocrine glands fall into three
major categories

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  1. Hormonal
    2.Humoral
    3.Neural
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14
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Hormones of the
hypothalamus stimulate
the anterior pituitary to
secrete its hormones

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HORMONAL

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15
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Changing blood levels of certain ions and nutrients stimulate hormone release.

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Humoral

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16
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  • indicates various body fluids,
    such as blood and bile.
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Humoral

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17
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  • Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin are produced in response to changing levels of blood calcium levels
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Humoral

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18
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  • Insulin is produced in response to changing levels of blood glucose levels
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Humoral

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19
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  • Nerve fibers stimulate
    hormone release.
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Neural stimuli

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19
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  • Most are under the control of
    the sympathetic nervous system.
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Neural stimuli

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20
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PURELY ENDOCRINE FUNCTIONS

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Anterior pituitary,thyroid, adrenals, parathyroids

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20
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  • Sympathetic stimulation of
    the adrenal medulla to
    release epinephrine and
    norepinephrine
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Neural stimuli

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21
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Endocrine glands are

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ductless glands.

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22
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Hormones are released directly into

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blood or lymph

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23
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mixed glands

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pancreas, gonads

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23
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Hypothalamus produces

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releasing hormones
and inhibiting hormones

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24
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These hormones are released into _ , which connects

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portal circulation, hypothalamus to anterior pituitary

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24
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Hypothalamus also makes two hormones:

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oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

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25
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  • results from hyposecretion of GH during childhood.
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Pituitary dwarfism

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26
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Carried to posterior pituitary via
neurosecretory cells for storage

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HYPOTHALAMUS

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26
Q

The posterior pituitary
does not produce its
own hormones; instead,
it stores two
hormones——that are
produced by neurons in
the hypothalamus

A

vasopressin
and oxytocin

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27
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  • results from hypersecretion of GH during childhood.
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Gigantism

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28
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  • results from hypersecretion of GH during adulthood
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Acromegaly

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29
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Believed to trigger the body’s sleep/wake cycle

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MELATONIN

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30
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  • Believed to coordinate the hormones of
    fertility in humans and to inhibit the
    reproductive system until maturity occurs
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MELATONIN

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31
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Consists of two lobes and a
connecting isthmus.

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THYROID GLAND

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32
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  • Follicles are hollow structures
    that store colloidal material.
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THYROID GLAND

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33
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  • THYROID GLAND Produces two hormones:
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Thyroid hormone
⚬ Calcitonin

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34
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predominant inhibitor of TSH secretion

35
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When T4 enters the circulation, it gets converted to
T3 through the process of

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deiodination

36
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  • Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine
  • Results in dwarfism during childhood.
36
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  • Thyroid gland enlarges due to lack of iodine.
  • Salt is iodized to prevent THIS.
37
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  • Caused by hypothyroidism in adults.
  • Results in physical and mental sluggishness.
38
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  • Caused by hyperthyroidism.
  • Results in increased metabolism, heat
    intolerance, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and
    exophthalmos
A

Graves’ disease

39
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Most important regulator of calcium ion (Ca2+)
homeostasis of the blood

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

40
Q

⚬ Stimulates osteoclasts to remove calcium from
bone.

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

41
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⚬ Hypercalcemic hormone (increases blood calcium
levels).

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

42
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⚬ Stimulates the kidneys and intestine to absorb
more calcium

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

43
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Largest in infants and children.

44
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  • Decreases in size throughout adulthood.
45
Q
  • THYMUS Produces a hormone called .
46
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⚬ Matures some types of white blood cells.

46
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⚬ Important in developing the immune system

47
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⚬ Regulate mineral (salt) content in blood, particularly
sodium and potassium ions.

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Mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone

48
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⚬ Regulate water and electrolyte balance.

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Mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone

49
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⚬ Target organ is the kidney

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Mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone

49
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Release of aldosterone is stimulated by:

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Humoral factors (fewer sodium ions or too many potassiumions in the blood).
⚬ Hormonal stimulation (ACTH).
⚬ Renin and angiotensin II

50
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Aldosterone production is inhibited by ___, a hormone produced by the heart when blood pressure is too high

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atrial natriuretic
peptide (ANP),

51
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⚬ Promote normal cell metabolism.

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Glucocorticoids (including cortisone and cortisol)

52
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⚬ Help resist long-term stressors by increasing blood
glucose levels (hyperglycemic hormone).

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Glucocorticoids (including cortisone and cortisol)

52
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Hormones of the adrenal medulla Produces two similar hormones(catecholamines):

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Epinephrine (adrenaline)
⚬ Norepinephrine (noradrenaline

52
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⚬ Anti-inflammatory properties.

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Glucocorticoids (including cortisone and cortisol)

52
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⚬ Released in response to increased blood levels of
ACTH

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Glucocorticoids (including cortisone and cortisol)

53
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These hormones prepare the body to deal with short- term stress (fight or flight) by:
⚬ Increasing heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose levels.
⚬ Dilating small passage ways of lungs

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Epinephrine (adrenaline)
⚬ Norepinephrine (noradrenaline

54
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the regions of the pancreas that contain its
endocrine (hormone-producing) cells: Insulin—produced by beta cells.
⚬ Glucagon—produced by alpha cells
These hormones are antagonists that maintain
blood sugar homeostasis

A

Pancreatic Islets or islets of Langerhans

55
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Releasedwhen blood glucose levels are high.

55
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  • Increases the rate of glucose uptake and
    metabolism by body cells.
55
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  • Released when blood glucose levels are low.
55
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  • Effects are hypoglycemic
55
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  • Stimulates the liver to release glucose to
    blood, thus increasing blood glucose levels
55
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Stimulate the development of
secondary female characteristics.

55
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  • Mature the female reproductive organs.
56
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Acts with estrogen to bring about
the menstrual cycle.

A

PROGESTERONE

57
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  • Helps in the implantation of an
    embryo in the uterus.
A

PROGESTERONE

57
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  • Helps prepare breasts for lactation.
A

PROGESTERONE

57
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Produces hormones that maintain pregnancy.

58
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  • Some hormones play a part in the delivery of the baby.
59
Q
  • PLACENTA Produces __ in addition to estrogen, progesterone,
    and other hormones.
A

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

60
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  • ____ prepares the
    breasts for lactation.
A

Human placental lactogen (hPL)

61
Q
  • relaxes pelvic ligaments and pubic
    symphysis for childbirth
61
Q

Decreasing function of female ovaries at
menopause leads to such symptoms

A

osteoporosis, increased chance of heart
disease, and possible mood changes

61
Q

Efficiency of all endocrine glands gradually
decreases with aging, which leads to a
generalized increase in incidence of:

A

⚬ Diabetes mellitus.
⚬ Immune system depression.
⚬ Lower metabolic rate.
⚬ Cancerrates in some areas

62
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  • Stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor, sexual relations, and breastfeeding
62
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  • Causes milk ejection in a nursing
woman
62
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  • Inhibits urine production by promoting water reabsorption by the kidneys
A

ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE

62
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  • Causes vasoconstriction (large amounts) leading to increased blood pressure. Also known as vasopressin
A

ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE

62
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  • Stimulates bone growth and tissue
  • Causes amino acids to be built into proteins
  • Causes fats to be broken down for a source of energy
A

GROWTH HORMONE

62
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Control sexual function and production of sex steroids, estrogen and progesterone

A

GONADOTROPIC HORMONES
LUTEINIZING HORMONE
FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE

62
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Influences growth and activity of the thyroid gland

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THYROTROPIC HORMONE

62
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Regulates endocrine activity of the adrenal cortex

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ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC

62
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  • Major metabolic hormone
A

THYROID HORMONE

62
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  • Controls rate of oxidation of glucose to supply body heat and chemical energy
A

THYROID HORMONE

62
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  • Needed for tissue growth and development
A

THYROID HORMONE

62
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  • Composed of two active iodine-containing hormones
Thyroxine (4) -secreted by thyroid follicle
Triiodothyronine (3) - conversion of T4 at
target tissues
A

THYROID HORMONE

62
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  • Decreases blood calcium levels by causing calcium deposition on bone
A

CALCITONIN

63
Q
  • Antagonistic to parathyroid hormone
A

CALCITONIN

63
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  • Produced by parafollicular cells found between the follicles
A

CALCITONIN

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