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Melatonin

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Secreted by: Pineal Gland
Target: Thalamus
Function: Makes you drowsy/tired

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Thyroid
Function: Stimulate the release of thyroxin

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Adrenal Cortex (outer layer)
Function: Stimulate the release of long term stress hormones
: Release cortisol and aldosterone

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Human Growth Hormone (hGH)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Most Body Cells
Function: Promotes growth of body
: Promotes daily repair of the body

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Follicle - Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Ovaries and Testes
Function: Development of eggs and sperm (gender dependent)

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Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Ovaries and Testes
Function: Ovulation, production of estrogen and testosterone (gender dependent)

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Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Melanocytes
Function: Stimulates pigment production

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Prolactin (PRL)

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Secreted by: Anterior Pituitary Gland (APG)
Target: Mammary Glands
Function: Stimulate and maintain milk production in mammals

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Oxytocin (OXY)

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Secreted by: Posterior Pituitary Gland (PPG)
Target: Uterus and Mammary Glands
Function: Initiate uterine contractions
: Stimulate milk release in mammals

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Secreted by: Posterior Pituitary Gland (PPG)
Target: Kidney
Function: Prevent water loss thru kidney
: Promote reabsorption of water into blood

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Thyroxin

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Secreted by: Thyroid
Target: Somatic cells
Function: Burn fuel
: Create heat
: Create ATP
: Turn food into tissue

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Calcitonin

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Secreted by: Thyroid
Target: Bones
: Teeth
: Muscles
Function: Absorb and store Calcium from blood

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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Secreted by: Parathyroid
Target: Bones
: Teeth
Function: Release Calcium into the blood
: Kidneys reabsorb Calcium
: Activates vitamin D

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Insulin

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Secreted by: Pancreas
Target: Liver
: Muscles
: Body cells
Function: Body cells absorb glucose and store as fat
: Liver and muscles absorb glucose and store glycogen
: Lower blood sugar levels

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Glucagon

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Secreted by: Pancreas (Alpha cells)
Target: Liver
: Muscles
Function: Convert glycogen back into glucose to be used
: Raise blood sugar levels

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