Hormones Flashcards
Anterior pituitary hormones
TSH ACTH GH FSH LH Prolactin
Posterior pituitary hormones
ADH
Oxytocin
Thyroid hormones
T4 & T3
Calcitonin
Parathyroid gland hormone
Parathyroid hormone
Adrenal cortex hormones
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Adrenal medulla hormone
Adrenaline
Pancreas hormones
Insulin
Glucagon
Ovarian hormones
Oestrogen
Progesterone
Testes hormones
Androgens - testosterone
TSH
Target = thyroid
Stimulates: prod. of thyroid hormones
ACTH
Target = Adrenals
Stimulates: prod. of cortisol
GH
Target = body
Stimulates: growth
FSH
Stimulates:
- Sertoli cells to inc. rate of spermatogenesis (males)
- Induces ovulation & follicular development (females)
LH
Stimulates:
- Release of testosterone from interstitial (Leydig) cells (males)
- Induces ovulation and formation of corpus luteum (females)
Prolactin
Target = Mammary gland
Stimulates: milk production
ADH
Target = kidneys
Stimulates: water conservation
Oxytocin
Target = Uterus & mammary gland
Stimulates: Contractions and milk letdown
T4 & T3
Target = whole body
Stimulates: Metabolism
Calcitonin
Target = bone & kidney
Stimulates: lowers Ca levels in BLD
Parathyroid hormone
Target = bone, kidney & gut
Stimulates: Increase Ca levels in BLD
Cortisol
Target = whole body
Stimulates: Stress response
Aldosterone
Target = Kidneys
Stimulates: Conserves Na & water
Adrenaline
Target = whole body
Stimulates: Fight/flight
Insulin
Target = Whole body
Stimulates: Dec. BLD sugar
