Parvocellular system Flashcards
Hypothalamus >>> anterior pituitary
1
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Hypophysiotropic hormones
A
CRH, TRH, GHRH, GnRH, Dopamine, Somatostatins
2
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effects of hypophysiotropic hormones
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releasing hormones that regulate other hormones into the anterior pituitary
3
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effects of trophic hormones
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an effect that includes growth of the target
4
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trophic hormones
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somatotropes (GH), lactotropes (PRL), thyrotropes (TSH), Gonadotropes (FSH/LH), corticotropes (ACTH)
5
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GH promotes
A
tissue growth, metabolic effects
6
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TSH promotes
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Thyroid weight, synthesis of thyroid hormone
7
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PRL promotes
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mammary growth, milk synthesis
8
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ACTH promotes
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adrenal weight, synthesis of adrenal hormones
9
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FSH promotes
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follicle growth, spermatogenesis
10
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LH promotes
A
synthesis of testosterone, ovulation
