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Hormones

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Long-distance signaling molecules in the bloodstream
Act on target cells (must have receptor)
Secreted by endocrine glands, endocrine cells, and some neurons

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Gland: Pituitary Anterior

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Hormone: Growth Hormone (GH)
Target Tissue: All cells
Effect: Growth, increased protein synthesis

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Gland: Pituitary Anterior

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Hormone: Prolactin (PRL)
Target Tissue: Mammary Gland
Effect: Production of milk

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Gland: Pituitary Anterior

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Hormone: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Target Tissue: Thyroid
Effect: Secretion of thyroid hormones

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Gland: Pituitary Anterior

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Hormone: Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
Target Tissue: Adrenal Cortex
Effect: Secretion from adrenal cortex

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Gland: Pituitary Anterior

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Hormone: Gonadotropic hormones (FSH, LH)
Target Tissue: Gonads
Effect: Eggs, sperm production; sex hormone production

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Gland: Pituitary-Posterior

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Hormone: ADH
Target Tissue: Kidneys
Effect: Water conservation/reabsorption

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Gland: Pituitary-Posterior

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Hormone: Oxytocin
Target Tissue: Uterus/mammary
Effect: Uterine contractions/ milk production

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Gland: Thyroid

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Hormone: Thyroxine (T4)
Target Tissue: Most cells
Effect: Increase metabolic rate

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Gland: Thyroid

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Hormone: Calcitonin
Target Tissue: Bone, kidney, intestines
Effect: Decrease blood calcium levels

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Gland: Parathyroid

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Hormone: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Target Tissue: Bone, kidney, intestines
Effect: Maintains calcium and activates vitamin D

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Gland: Adrenal Medulla

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Hormone: Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
Target Tissue: Most cells
Effect: Increases blood glucose levels released in emergencies

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Gland: Adrenal Cortex

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Hormone: Aldosterone
Target Tissue: Kidneys
Effect: Conserve NA+, release K+

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Gland: Adrenal Cortex

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Hormone: Cortisol
Target Tissue: Most cells
Effect: Increase blood glucose levels, increase protein breakdown, and inflammatory

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Gland: Pancreas

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Hormone: Glucagon
Target Tissue: Liver, muscles, adipose tissue
Effect: Increases blood glucose levels

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Gland: Pancreas

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Hormone: Insulin
Target Tissue: Liver, muscle, adipose tissue
Effect: Lowers blood glucose levels

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Gland: Teste

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Hormone: Testosterone
Target Tissue: Gonads, muscle, skin, bone
Effect: Male sex characteristic

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Gland: Ovaries

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Hormone: Estrogen
Target Tissue: Gonads, muscle, skin, bone
Effect: Female sex characteristic

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Gland: Pineal Gland

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Hormone: Melatonin
Target Tissue: Brain
Effect: Circadian Rhythm

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Steroid Hormone

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Lipids derived from cholesterol
Interact with cell DNA
- lipid soluble-passes through membranes
-connects with nucleus and activates/inhibits genes
-resulting protein production is affected
- slower acting than nonsteriod hormones; MINUTES TO HOURS

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Non-steroid Hormone

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From amino acids (protein)
Act indirectly
-don’t enter target cell
-binds to plasma membrane
-activates enzymes
-2nd messenger relays signal to cell’s interior, response then starts
-faster acting than steroid hormones; SECONDS TO MINUTES

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Hypothalamus

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Resides in the forebrain
Monitors internal organs and states
Neurons in the hypothalamus delivers hormones to the pituitary gland

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Pituitary Gland

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Stores and releases hormones made in the hypothalamus

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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Has major effects on body growth
Triggers synthesis of growth factor
Growth mainly in bone and skeletal muscles

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Giantism

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Overproduction of GH in the pituitary during childhood

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Acromegaly

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Too much GH during adulthood

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Pituitary Dwarfism

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Pituitary makes too little GH or receptors do not respond normally

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Thyroid Gland

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Located at base of neck
Produces thyroid hormone (TH)
Sets basal metabolic rate
Enhances production of GH
Influences development/functioning of nervous system
Produces calcitonin
Iodine (form of iodine) needed to form TH

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Hypothyroidism

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Low blood level of TH
Lowers metabolism
Weight gain, mental/physical fatigue, intolerant of cold

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Hyperthyroidism

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High blood level of TH
Speeds up metabolism
Causes Graves’ Disease (elevated blood pressure/ profuse sweating)

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Parathyroid Gland

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PTH from parathyroid have 4 back of thyroid
Maintain calcium regulator
Helps activate vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency= Rickets

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