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Endocrine Hormones Flashcards

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Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus

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Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)
Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
Somatostatin or somatotropin release inhibiting hormone (SRIF)
Dopamine or prolactin inhibiting factor (DIF)
Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)

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Function of TRH

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Stimulates secretion of TSH and prolactin from anterior pituitary

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Function of CRH

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Stimulates secretion of ACTH from anterior pituitary

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Function of GnRH

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Stimulates secretion of LH and FSH

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Function of SRIF

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Inhibits secretion of growth hormone

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Function of DIF

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Inhibits secretion of prolactin

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Function of GHRH

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Stimulates secretion of growth hormone

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Hormones secreted by anterior pituitary

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TSH
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Growth hormone
Prolactin
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Function of TSH

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Stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)

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Function of FSH

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Stimulates sperm maturation in Sertoli cells of testes; stimulates follicular development and estrogen synthesis in ovaries

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Function of LH

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Stimulates testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells of testes; stimulates ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, estrogen and progesterone synthesis in ovaries

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Function of growth hormone

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Stimulates protein synthesis and overall growth

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Function of prolactin

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Stimulates milk production and secretion in breast

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Function of ACTH

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Stimulates synthesis and secretion of adrenal cortical hormone (cortisol, aldosterone, androgens)

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Hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary

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Oxytocin
ADH

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Function of oxytocin

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Stimulates milk ejection from breasts and uterine contractions

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Function of ADH

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Stimulates water reabsorption in principal cells of collecting ducts in kidneys and constriction of arterioles

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Hormones secreted by the thyroid

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Triiodothyronine (T3, more active)
L-thyroxine (T4)
Calcitonin

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Function of T3 and T4

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Stimulate skeletal growth, oxygen consumption, heat production, protein/fat/carbohydrate utilization, perinatal maturation of the CNS

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Function of calcitonin

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Decreases serum [Ca2+]

21
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Hormones secreted by the parathyroid

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PTH

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Function of PTH

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Increases serum [Ca2+]

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Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex

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Cortisol (glucocorticoids)
Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione (adrenal androgens)

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Function of cortisol

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Stimulates gluconeogenesis; inhibits inflammatory responses and immune response; enhances vascular responsiveness to catecholamines

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Function of aldosterone

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Increase renal Na+ reabsorption, K+ secretion, and H+ secretion

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Hormones secreted by testes

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Testosterone

27
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Function of testosterone

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Stimulates spermatogenesis and male secondary sex characteristics development

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Hormones secreted by ovaries

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Estradiol
Progesterone

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Function of estradiol

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Stimulates growth and development of F repro system, follicular phase of menstrual cycle, development of breasts, prolactin secretion, maintains pregnancy

30
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Function of progesterone

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Stimulates luteal phase of menstrual cycle; maintains pregnancy

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Hormones secreted by pancreas

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Insulin (beta cells)
Glucagon (alpha cells)

32
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Function of insulin

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Decrease blood glucose

33
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Function of glucagon

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Increase blood glucose

34
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Hormones secreted by the kidney

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Renin
1,25-dihydroxycholcalciferol

35
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Function of renin

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Catalyzes conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I to increase sodium and water reabsorption

36
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Function of 1,25-dihydroxycholcalciferol

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Increase intestinal reabsorption of Ca2+; bone mineralization

37
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Hormones secreted from adrenal medulla

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Norepinephrine, epinephrine

38
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Function of NE/E

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Sympathetic nervous system responses

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