Horomones Flashcards
Six hormones of the anterior pituitary gland
GH- growth hormone
PRL- prolactin
TSH- thyroid stimulating hormone
ACTH- adrenocorticotropic hormone
LH- luteinizing hormone
FSH- follicle stimulating hormone
Seven hormones of hypothalamus
GHRH- growth hormone RH
SS- somatostatin
PIF - prolactin inhibiting factor
PRF- prolactin releasing factor
TRH- thyrotropin RH
CRH- corticotropin RH
GnRH- Gondaotropin RH
The hypothalamus send GHRH for the pituitary gland to release which hormone
GH- growth hormone
The hypothalamus sends PIF to the pituitary gland to inhibit which hormone
PRL- prolactin
The hypothalamus sends PRF to block PIF and release which hormone
PRL - prolactin
The hypothalamus sends TRH (thyrotropin releasing hormone) for the pituitary gland to release which hormone
TSH thyroid stimulating hormone
The hypothalamus sends CRH (corticotropin releasing hormone) for the pituitary gland to release which hormone
ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone
The hypothalamus sends GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) for the pituitary gland to release which hormones (2)
LH- luteinizing hormone
FSH- follicle stimulating hormone
Released by the pituitary gland stimulates growth especially bones and metabolic functions
GH growth hormone
Released by the pituitary gland stimulates milk production
PRL prolactin
Released by the pituitary gland stimulates follicle maturation Egg production and sperm production
Follicle stimulating hormone FSH
Released by the pituitary gland; ovulation and stimulates ovaries and testes
Luteinizing hormone LH
Released by the pituitary gland stimulates thyroid gland
Thyroid stimulating hormone TSH
Released by the pituitary gland stimulates the adrenal cortex
Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH
Produced by the posterior pituitary gland promotes retention of water by kidneys
ADH antidiuretic hormone
Produced by the posterior pituitary gland stimulates contractions of uterus and mammary gland cells
Oxytocin
Produced by the pineal gland involved in rhythmic activities sleep wake cycle. Regulated by light dark cycles
Melatonin
Produced by the thyroid gland stimulates and maintains metabolic processes (2 hormones). Regulated by thyroid stimulating hormone
T4 thyroxine
T3 triiodothyronine
Produced by the thyroid gland lowers blood calcium level. Regulated by calcium in blood
Calcitonin
Produced by the parathyroid glands raises blood calcium level. Regulated by calcium in blood
Parathyroid hormone PTH
Produced by the thymus stimulates T cell development and maturation
Thymosin
Released by the adrenal medulla increases blood glucose increases metabolic activities constricts certain blood vessels (2 hormones) Regulated by nervous system
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Three hormones released by the adrenal cortex
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Sex hormones
Released by the adrenal cortex increases blood glucose. Stress hormone. Regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH
Cortisol
