Exam #4 Flashcards
TRH
HYPOTHALAMUS
Thyrotrophin- releasing hormone (TRH)
promotes secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and prolactin (PRL)
CRH
HYPOTHALAMUS
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Promotes secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
GnRH
HYPOTHALAMUS
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Promotes secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)
GHRH
HYPOTHALAMUS
Growth hormone- releasing hormone (GHRH)
Promotes secretion of growth hormone (GH)
PIH
HYPOTHALAMUS
Prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)
inhibits secretion of prolactin (PRL)
Somatostatin (Inhibiting)
HYPOTHALAMUS
Inhibits secretion of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
FSH
Anterior Pituitary Follicle Stimulating Hormone Ovaries, Testes Female: growth of ovarian follicles and assists in the secretion of estrogen Male: sperm production
LH
Anterior Pituitary Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Target Organ/Tissue: Ovaries, Testes Principal Effect Female: Ovulation, maintenance of corpus luteum Male: testosterone secretion
TSH
Anterior Pituitary
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)/Thyrotropin
Target Organ/Tissue: Thyroid
Principal Effect: growth of thyroid, secretion of thyroid hormones
ACTH
Anterior Pituitary
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Target Organ/Tissue: Adrenal Cortex
Principal Effect: growth of adrenal cortex, assists in secretion of hormones released from the adrenal cortex
PRL
Anterior Pituitary Prolactin (PRL) Target Organ/Tissue: Mammary glands, testes Principal Effect: Female: milk synthesis Male: Increased LH sensitivity
GH
Anterior Pituitary
Growth Hormone (GH)
Target Organ/Tissue: liver, bone, cartilage, muscle, fat
Principal Effect: widespread tissue growth, especially in the stated tissues
ADH
Posterior Pituitary
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Target Tissue/Organ: Kidneys
Principal Effects: water retention, maintain BP
OT
Posterior Pituitary
Oxytocin (OT)
Target Tissue/Organ: Uterus, Mammary Gland
Principal Effects: labor contractions and milk release
Meltonin
Pineal Gland
Target Tissue/Organ: Brain
Principal Effects: uncertain, may influence mood and sexual maturation