Hormone list Flashcards
TRH
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Regulates the activity of the thyroid gland
GnRH
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Effects on the activity of the gonads
CRH
Corticotropin-releasing hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Synthesis of ACTH
SRH
Somatotropin
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Growth hormone-releasing hormone
SS
Somatostatin
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Inhibits hormone growth
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets kidneys
Water retention
OT
Oxytocin
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets mammary glands/ uterus
Uterine contraction/initiates milk ejection
GH
Growth hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Targets skeleton/liver
Growth and cell reproduction
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior Pituitary
Targets thyroid
Produces T3 and T4
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Targets adrenal cortex
The release of cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens
FSH
Follicle Stimulating hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Targets ovaries
The production of egg cells
PRL
Prolactin
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Females-mammary glands
Males-testis
Milk production/testosterone secretion
POMC
LH
Luteinizing hormone
Amino Acid based
Pineal gland
Targets ovaries/testis
Stimulates ovulation and testosterone synthesis
Melatonin
Amino Acid based
Pineal gland
Targets hypothalamus
Regulates sleep cycle