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Practical 3 Flashcards

1
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Human Growth Hormone Function

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stimulates widespread tissue growth

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2
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HgH Target Tissues

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most tissues

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3
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TSH Function

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stimulates growth of thyroid gland and secretion of its hormones

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TSH Target Tissues

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thyroid gland

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5
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FSH Function

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stimulates sperm and egg production and estrogen secretion

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FSH Target Tissue

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testes, ovaries

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LH Target Tissue

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testes, ovaries

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LH Function

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triggers ovulation in females and testosterone secretion in males

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PL Function

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stimulates milk synthesis

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PL Target Tissue

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mammary glands

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ACTH Function

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stimulates growth of adrenal cortex, secretion of glucocorticoids

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ACTH Target Tissue

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adrenal cortex

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13
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MSH Target Tissue

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skin

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14
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MSH Function

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stimulates the production and secretion of melanin

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15
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ADH Target Tissue

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kidneys

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ADH Function

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promotes water retention

17
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OT Target Tissue

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uterus and mammary glands

18
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OT Function

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stimulates uterine contractions and milk release during suckling

19
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Melatonin Target Tissue

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other brain areas

20
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Melatonin Function

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influences mood, sexual maturation, circadian rhythm

21
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T3 + T4 Target Tissue

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most tissues

22
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T3+T4 Function

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increase metabolic rate and heat production

23
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Calcitonin Function and Target Tissue

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Targets osteoclasts in bone and decreasing calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts

24
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Parathyroid Hormone Function and Target Tissue

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Targets osteoclasts in bone and increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts

25
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Thymosin Function and Target Tissue

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Targets t cells and promotes the maturation of t cells

26
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Aldosterone Target Tissue and Function

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targets kidneys and decreases sodium and water loss in urine and maintains blood pressure and volume

27
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Cortisol Target Tissue and Function

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Targets most tissues and promotes stress reistance, stimulates fat and protein catabolism

28
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DHEA Target Tissue and Function

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Targets most tissues and precursor of testosterone and promotes growth of bones

29
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Estradiol Target TIssue and Function

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targets uterus and mammary glands and stimulates female repro development and regulates menstrual cycle

30
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Progesterone Target Tissue and Function

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targets uterus and mammary glands; regulates menstrual cycle and pregnancy

31
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Testosterone Target Tissue and Function

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targets testes, muscles, and other tissues; stimulates male repro development, sperm production

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