Pituitary Hormone Abbreviations Flashcards
Abbreviations
1
Q
ACTH
A
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
2
Q
ADH
A
Antidiuretic hormone
3
Q
CRH
A
Corticotropin releasing hormone
4
Q
FSH
A
Follicle stimulating hormone
5
Q
GH
A
Growth hormone
6
Q
GH-IH
A
Growth hormone - Inhibiting hormone
7
Q
GH-RH
A
Growth hormone- Releasing hormone
8
Q
GnRH
A
Gonadotropin- Releasing hormone
9
Q
LH
A
Luteinizing hormone
10
Q
MSH
A
Melanocyte- stimulating hormone
11
Q
MSH-IH
A
Melanocyte- stimulating hormone - inhibiting hormone (dopamine)
12
Q
PIH
A
Prolactin- Inhibiting hormone
13
Q
PRF
A
Prolactin- Releasing factor
14
Q
PRL
A
Prolactin
15
Q
TRH
A
Thyrotropin- Releasing hormone