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oxytocin

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neurohypophysis:
acts in the uterus, triggers uterine contraction

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ADH

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neurohypophysis:
prevents water loss in the kidneys
¡ ADH=urine !
! ADH=urine ¡

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adenohypophysis

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5 hormones
FSH-LH
GH
ACTH
PROLACTIN
TSH

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FSH-LH

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gonads- ovaries & testicles

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ovaries

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estrogen- regulates ovarian cycle
progesterone- appropriate conditions for the fetus

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testicles

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testosterone- stimulates sperm production

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GH

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acts in different cells for growth

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ACTH

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adrenal glands

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medulla

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epinephrine and norepinephrine

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cortex

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glucocorticoids- breaksdown proteins and lipids
mineral corticoids- regulates minerals in the body

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PROLACTIN

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mammary glands: milk production

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TSH

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thyroid: T3 & T4
calcitocin: reduces calcium concentration in blood

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pineal

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melatonin: regulates circadian rhythm

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pancreas

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insulin: glucose levels go down
glucagon: glucose levels go up

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thymus

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thymosins: helps in development of T-lymphocytes

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parathyroid

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PTH- calcium levels go up

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