Endocrine System (allGlands&Hormones)

Question 1

Hypothalamus gland
-hormone and effect

*everything starts here

Answer 1

HRH:
(hypothalamus releasing hormone)
Acts on the pituitary glands

ADH:
(Anti-diuretic hormone)
MADE HERE
No effect

Oxytocin:
MADE HERE
No effect

GnRH:
(Gonadotropic releasing hormone)
Acts on the glands (ovaries/testes)

Question 2

Anterior pituitary
-hormone and effect

Answer 2

hGH:
(Human growth hormone)
Acts on muscles/cells/bones

TSH:
(Thyroid stimulating hormone)
Stimulates thyroid glands

FSH:
(Follicle stimulating hormone)
Production of follicles into sperm&eggs

LH:
(Leutinizing hormone)
Ovulation in🙋‍♀️, testosterone in 🙋‍♂️

PRL:
(PROlaction)
PROduces milk in the mammary glands

ACTH:
(Adrenalcorticotropic hormone)
Acts on the adrenal cortex
*think AC=adrenal cortex

Question 3

Posterior pituitary
-hormones and effects

Answer 3

ADH:
STORED HERE
“Anti-pee” retention of water 💦(kidneys)

Oxytocin:
STORED HERE
Uterine contractions during child birth 🤰and release of milk