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Horomones Flashcards

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Six hormones of the anterior pituitary gland

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GH- growth hormone
PRL- prolactin
TSH- thyroid stimulating hormone
ACTH- adrenocorticotropic hormone
LH- luteinizing hormone
FSH- follicle stimulating hormone

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Seven hormones of hypothalamus

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GHRH- growth hormone RH
SS- somatostatin
PIF - prolactin inhibiting factor
PRF- prolactin releasing factor
TRH- thyrotropin RH
CRH- corticotropin RH
GnRH- Gondaotropin RH

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The hypothalamus send GHRH for the pituitary gland to release which hormone

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GH- growth hormone

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The hypothalamus sends PIF to the pituitary gland to inhibit which hormone

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PRL- prolactin

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The hypothalamus sends PRF to block PIF and release which hormone

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PRL - prolactin

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The hypothalamus sends TRH (thyrotropin releasing hormone) for the pituitary gland to release which hormone

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TSH thyroid stimulating hormone

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The hypothalamus sends CRH (corticotropin releasing hormone) for the pituitary gland to release which hormone

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ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone

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The hypothalamus sends GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) for the pituitary gland to release which hormones (2)

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LH- luteinizing hormone
FSH- follicle stimulating hormone

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Released by the pituitary gland stimulates growth especially bones and metabolic functions

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GH growth hormone

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Released by the pituitary gland stimulates milk production

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PRL prolactin

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Released by the pituitary gland stimulates follicle maturation Egg production and sperm production

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Follicle stimulating hormone FSH

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Released by the pituitary gland; ovulation and stimulates ovaries and testes

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Luteinizing hormone LH

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Released by the pituitary gland stimulates thyroid gland

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Thyroid stimulating hormone TSH

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Released by the pituitary gland stimulates the adrenal cortex

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH

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15
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Produced by the posterior pituitary gland promotes retention of water by kidneys

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ADH antidiuretic hormone

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Produced by the posterior pituitary gland stimulates contractions of uterus and mammary gland cells

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Oxytocin

17
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Produced by the pineal gland involved in rhythmic activities sleep wake cycle. Regulated by light dark cycles

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Melatonin

18
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Produced by the thyroid gland stimulates and maintains metabolic processes (2 hormones). Regulated by thyroid stimulating hormone

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T4 thyroxine
T3 triiodothyronine

19
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Produced by the thyroid gland lowers blood calcium level. Regulated by calcium in blood

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Calcitonin

20
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Produced by the parathyroid glands raises blood calcium level. Regulated by calcium in blood

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Parathyroid hormone PTH

21
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Produced by the thymus stimulates T cell development and maturation

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Thymosin

22
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Released by the adrenal medulla increases blood glucose increases metabolic activities constricts certain blood vessels (2 hormones) Regulated by nervous system

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Epinephrine
Norepinephrine

23
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Three hormones released by the adrenal cortex

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Cortisol
Aldosterone
Sex hormones

24
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Released by the adrenal cortex increases blood glucose. Stress hormone. Regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH

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Cortisol

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Released by the adrenal cortex promotes reabsorption of sodium and excretion of potassium in kidneys. Regulated by potassium and blood

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Aldosterone

26
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Three hormone secreted by the pancreas

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Insulin
Glucagon
Somatostatin

27
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Released by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. Regulated by glucose in blood

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Insulin

28
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Released by the pancreas raises blood glucose. Regulated by glucose in blood

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Glucagon

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Released by the pancreas regulates glucagon and insulin

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Somatostatin

30
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Hormone produced by the testes supports sperm formation development and maintenance of male sex characteristics. Regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone FSH and luteinizing hormone LH

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Testosterone

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Produced by the ovaries stimulate uterine lining growth development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics. Follicle maturation. Regulated by follicle stimulating hormone FSH and luteinizing hormone LH

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Estrogen

32
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Released by ovaries promotes uterine lining growth. Ovulation. Regulated by follicle stimulating hormone FSH and luteinizing hormone LH

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Progesterone

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