endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
pituitary
A
aka hypophysis
2
Q
anterior pituitary
A
adenohypophysis
3
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
4
Q
GH
A
growth hormone
5
Q
PRL
A
prolactin
6
Q
TSH
A
thyroid stimulating hormone
7
Q
posterior pituitary gland
A
neurohypophysis
8
Q
ADH
A
anti-diuretic hormone (failure to secrete results in diapetes insipidus PU/PD)
9
Q
OT
A
oxytocin
10
Q
hormones from adenihypophysis
A
ACTH
FSH
GH
LH
PRL
TSH
11
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hormones from the neurohypophysis
A
ADH
OT