Hormone MasterList Flashcards
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Structure: peptide
Location: Hypothalamus
Function: Stimulates ACTH
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
Structure: peptide
Location: Hypothalamus
Function: Stimulates GH release
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of somatostatin (aka growth hormone inhibitory hormone)
Structure: peptide
Location: Hypothalamus
Function: Inhibits GH release
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Structure: Peptide
Location: Hypothalamus
Function: Stimulates FSH and LH release
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of prolactin-inhibiting factor (PIF, aka dopamine)
Structure: peptide
Location: Hypothalamus
Function: Inhibits prolactin release
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
Structure: Peptide
Location: Hypothalamus
Function: Stimulates TSH and prolactin release
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Structure: Peptide
Location: Anterior pituitary
Function: Trophic to adrenal cortex; Stimulates synthesis and secretion of cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Structure: peptide
Location: Anterior pituitary
Function: Promotes sperm maturation via Sertoli cells in testes and Stimulates ovarian follicle development
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of growth hormone (GH)
Structure: peptide
Location: Anterior pituitary
Function: Acute metabolic effects oppose insulin; chronic growth-promoting effect via insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of lutenizing hormone (LH)
Structure: peptide
Location: Anterior pituitary
Function: Stimulates Leydig cells of testes to secrete testosterone; surge key to ovulation and formation of corpus luteum
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of prolactin
Structure: Peptide
Location: Anterior pituitary
Function: Required in lactation for mammary growth, initiation of milk secretion, and maintenacne of milk production
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Structure: peptide
Location: Anterior pituitary
Function: Stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of antidiuretic hormone/vasopressin
Structure: Peptide
Location: Posterior pituitary
Function: Increases kidney water retention; constricts arterioles
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of oxytocin
Structure: peptides
Location: Posterior pituitary
Function: Stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection in lactation
Describe the 1) structure 2) location of formation and 3) function of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)
Structure: amine
Location: Posterior pituitary
Function: increases metabolic rate and is key to grwoth and development