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Endocrine Glands and Hormone Types/Solubilities Flashcards

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

A

Anterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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What acronym describes the anterior pituitary hormones?

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FLATPG

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

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Anterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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Testosterone

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Testes. Steroid.

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Cortisol

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Adrenal cortex. Steroid (glucocorticoid).

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Estrogen

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Ovaries, follicle, and placenta. Steroid.

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Norepinephrine

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Adrenal medulla. Polar tyrosine derivative (catecholamine).

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Calcitonin

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Thyroid. Peptide.

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

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Placenta. Peptide.

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Parathyroid Hormone

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Parathyroid gland. Peptide.

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Prolactin

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Anterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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Aldosterone.

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Adrenal cortex. Steroid (mineralocorticoid).

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Anterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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Oxytocin

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Posterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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Insulin

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Pancreas. Peptide.

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Epinephrine

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Adrenal medulla. Polar tyrosine derivative (catecholamine).

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Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH).

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Posterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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Glucagon

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Pancreas. Peptide.

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Anterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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T3 and T4 (Triiodothyroxine)

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Thyroid. Non-polar tyrosine derivative.

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Progesterone

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Corpus luteum and placenta. Steroid.

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Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

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Anterior pituitary hormone. Peptide.

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