Objective - Hormones Flashcards
1
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adrenaline
A
hormone secreted by the adrenal gland
2
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epinephrine
A
hormone secreted by the adrenal gland
3
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
A
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland
4
Q
corticotropin
A
shorter name for adrenocorticotropic hormone
5
Q
glucagon
A
hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates the liver to increase blood sugar
6
Q
glucocorticoid
A
hormone produced by the adrenal cortex with a role in carbohydrate metabolism
7
Q
gonadotropin
A
hormone that stimulates the gonads
8
Q
insulin
A
hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar
9
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thyrotropin
A
hormone that stimulates the thyroid
