Endrocrine Flashcards by Bianca Leyva-Arellano

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Adrenal Cortex: Androgens

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Male Sex Hormones

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Adrenal Cortex: Corticosteroids

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Anti- inflammatory

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Adrenal Medulla:Epinephrine

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Promotes fight or flight

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Adrenal Medulla: Norepinephrine

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Counters Epinephrine

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Gonads (Ovaries): Estrogen

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Reproduction

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Gonads (Ovaries): Progsterone

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Menstrual Cycle

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Gonads (Testes): Testrone

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Reproduction

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Pancreas:Insulin

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Carbohydrate (Prevents Diabetes)

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Parathyroid:Parathormore

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Prevents Hypocalcemia

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Pituitary (Anterior):ACTH

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Stimulates Kidneys

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Pituitary (Anterior): FSH

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Stimulates Follicles

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Pituitary (Anterior): LH

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Stimulates Ovulation

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Pituitary (Anterior): HGH

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Human Growth

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Pituitary (Anterior): Prolactin

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Develops Breast and Milk

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Pituitary (Anterior): TSH

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Stimulates Thyroid (proceses nourishment)

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Pituitary (Posterior): Vasopressin

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Converts to ADH

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Pituitary (Posterior): Oxytocin

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Uterine Contractions

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Thymus: Thymosin

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Makes T Cells

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Thyroid: Thyroxine

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Controls Metabolism

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Thyroid: Calcitonin

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Prevents Hypercalcemia

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Pinal Gland: Melatonin

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Regulates Sleep