HORMONES Flashcards
hormone that stimulates growth in
epiphyseal plates of long bones via insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) produced in the liver
Somatotropin
somatotrophin can be found in what cell type & gland
somatotrophs & anterior pituitary
hormone that promotes milk secretion
prolactin
prolactin can be found in what cell type & gland
lactotrophs & anterior pituitary
hormone that:
- promotes ovarian follicle dev’t and estrogen secretion (females)
- promotes spermatogenesis (male)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can be found in what cell & gland
gonadotrophs & anterior pituitary
hormone that:
- promotes ovarian follicle
maturation and progesterone secretion (females)
- promotes interstitial cell androgen
secretion (male)
Luteinizing hormone
(LH)
Luteinizing hormone
(LH) can be found in what cell & gland
gonadotrophs & anterior pituitary
hormone that stimulates thyroid
hormone synthesis, storage and liberation
Thyrotropin (TSH)
Thyrotropin (TSH) can be found in what cell & gland
thyrotrophs & anterior pituitary glands
hormone that stimulates secretion of
adrenal cortex hormones
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) can be found in what cell & gland
corticotrophs & anterior pituitary glands
hormone that helps regulate lipid
metabolism
Lipotropin
Lipotropin can be found in what cell & gland
corticotrophs & anterior pituitary glands
Hormone that has Stimulation of oxygen consumption and metabolic rate of tissue
follicular cells:
- Thyroxine (T4) (Tetraiodothyronine)
- Triiodothyronine (T3)
Hormone that is Uncertain in humans; Lowers blood Ca++ levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity
Calcitonin (parafollicular)
salt and water balance
(sodium reabsorption)
aldosterone
aldosterone found in:
Zona Glomerulosa
metabolism of carbohydrate, proteins, and fats; a n t i -
inflammatory effects
cortisol
cortisol found in:
Zona Fasciculata
Converted to estrogen
and testosterone
Dehydroepiandrosterone
(DHEA)
DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone is found in
Zona Reticularis
Converted to cortisol
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
17-hydroxyprogesterone is found in
Zona Reticularis
S t i m u l a t i o n o f
sympathetic nervous
system; Glycogenolysis
and lipolysis
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin) is found in
Adrenal Medulla
S t i m u l a t i o n o f
sympathetic nervous
system
Norepinephrine
(Noradrenalin)
Norepinephrine
(Noradrenalin) is found in
Adrenal Medulla
zona glomerulasa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
are found in
adrenal cortex
Neurotransmitter;
s t i m u l a t i o n o r
inhibition of various
s m o o t h m u s c l e s
and nerves
Serotonin
S u p p r e s s i o n o f
gonadotropin and
GH secretion
Induction of sleep
Melatonin
serotonin target organ
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Brain
