Hormone Functions Flashcards
1
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Testosterone
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Made in testes. Promotes sperm formation and development of male secondary sexual characteristics
2
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FSH
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- Made in pituitary gland
- Control menstrual cycle and stimulates growth of eggs
3
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LH
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- Made in pituitary gland
- Triggers the release of an egg from the ovary
4
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Estrogen
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- Made in ovaries
- Thickens ovary walls and keeps cholesterol in control
5
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Progesterone
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- Made in
- Thickens the endometrium and preps to accept fertilized egg
- Prohibits uterus contractions that would reject the egg
6
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Prolactin
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- Made in pituitary gland
- Milk production and development of mammary glands
7
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Oxytocin
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- Made in pituitary gland
- Released largely in labour and stimulation of the nipples
- Facilitates breastfeeding
8
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Erythropoietin
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- Made in kidneys
- Stimulates production and maintenance of red blood cells
9
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Thymosin
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- Made in thymus gland
- Stimulates development of T cells
10
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Insulin
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- Made in pancreas
- Allows the entry of glucose into cells for energy
- Stores excess glucose in liver as glycogen
11
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Glucagon
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- Made in pancreas
- Promotes breakdown of glycogen to glucose
- Promotes glucose synthesis and inhibits glycogen synthesis
12
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Calcitonin
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- Made in thyroid
- Calcium release from bones to bloodstream
- Absorption of calcium from food
13
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T4 and T3
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- Made in thyroid gland and requires iodine
- Regulate body temp, metabolism and heart-rate
14
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Parathyroid hormone
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- Made in parathyroid
- Calcium release from bones to bloodstream
- Absorption of calcium from food
15
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Epinephrine
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- Made in adrenal gland
- Raise blood glucose levels and cardiac output
