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hormones Flashcards

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glucagon

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PANCREAS

raises blood glucose levels

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ACTH - adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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ANTERIOR PITUTARY

  • stimulates the adrenal cortex
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adrenaline

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ANDRENAL MEDULLA

  • emergency hormone which mimics sympathetic discharge
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insulin

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PANCREAS

- lowers blood glucose levels

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aldosterone

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ADRENAL CORTEX

- causes the kidney to conserve sodium

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adrenocortical

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ADRENAL CORTEX

- helps the body cope with stress

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PRL - prolactin

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ANTERIOR PITUITARY

- causes milk production

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LH - luteinizing hormone

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ANTERIOR PITUITARY

-causes ovulation

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TSH - thyroid - stimulating hormone

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ANTERIOR PITUITARY

- stimulates the thyroid gland

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GH - growth hormone ( somatotropin)

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ANTERIOR PITUITARY

- effects growth and metabolism

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ADH - antidiuretic hormones

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POSTERIOR PITUITARY

- causes the kidney to conserve water

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FSH - follicle stimulating hormone

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ANTERIOR PITUITARY

  • stimulates ovum growth in the ovary
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PTH - parathyroid hormone

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PARATHYROID GLAND

  • raises the level of calcium in the blood e.g. removes calcium from bone
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CT - calcitonin

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THYROID GLAND

  • lowers the level of calcium in the blood
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testosterone

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TESTES

  • causes development of male sexual characteristics
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thyroxine

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THYROID GLAND

raises general metabolic rate

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oestrogen

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OVARIES

causes development of female sexual characteristics

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progestogen

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OVARIES

maintains pregnancy

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oxytocin

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POSTERIOR PITUITARY

stimulates uterine contraction and milk let down

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