Hormones Flashcards
Growth Hormone
Aids in the growth of cells and the human body.
Released by the pituitary gland
Targets the human body
Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone
Stimulates spermatogenesis or ovulation
Released by the pituitary gland
Targets ovaries and testes
ACTH
Stimulates the adrenal gland to release hormones
Released by hormones
Targets the adrenal gland
TRH
Stimulates the release of TSH
Released by the hypothalamus
Targets the pituitary gland
T3+T4
Regulates weight, metabolism and energy
Released by thyroid gland
Targets pituitary
Insulin
Reduces blood sugar
Released by pancreas
Targets liver
Glucagon
Increases blood sugar
Released by pancreas
Targets liver
Testosterone
Aids in puberty, growth, etc.
Released by testes and ovaries
Targets reproductive organs
TSH
Controls thyroid release
Released by pituitary gland
Targets thyroid
Estrogen and Proestrogen
Aids in menstruation, pregnancy, etc
Released by testes and ovaries
Targets reproductive organs
ADH
Regulates water in blood
Released by pituitary gland
Targets kidneys
TRH
Stimulates the release of TSH
Released by hypothalamus
Targets pituitary
