physio chapter 75 intro to endocrinology Flashcards
what is the role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
causes release of LH and FSH
what type of hormone is GH
peptide
what type of hormone is ADH
peptide
what is another name for ADH
vasopressin
what type of hormone is oxytocin
peptide
what type of hormone is dopamine/prolactin-stimulating factor
amine
what is the role of calcitonin
promotes deposition of calcium in the bones and decreases extracellular fluid calcium ion concentration
what type of hormone is calcitonin
peptide
what type of hormone is cortisol
steroid
what is the role of aldosterone
increases renal sodium reabsorption, potassium secretion and hydrogen ion secretion
what is the role of parathyroid hormone
controls serum calcium ion concentration by increasing calcium absorption by the gut and kidneys and releasing calcium from bones
what type of hormone is PTH
peptide
what mainly releases human chorionic gonadotropin
placenta
what is the role of renin
catalyzes conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
what type of hormone is renin
peptide