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The Endocrine System (part 2) Flashcards

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state the names of 6 hormones secreted by the hypothalamus

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  1. growth hormone releasing hormone
  2. corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
  3. thyroid-releasing hormone
  4. gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
  5. vasopressin/ADH
  6. oxytocin
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state 6 hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

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  1. growth hormone (GH)
  2. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  3. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  4. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  5. luteinising hormone (LH)
  6. prolactin (PRL)
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state a hormone released by the parathyroid gland

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parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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state a hormone released by the thyroid gland

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throxine

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state 3 hormones secreted by the adrenal glands

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  1. epinephrine
  2. cortisol
  3. aldosterone
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state 2 hormones secreted by the kidneys

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  1. erythropoietin (EPO)

2. 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol)

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state 2 hormones produced by the pancreas (islets of Langerhans)

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  1. insulin

2. glucagon

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state 2 hormones produced by the ovaries (females)

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  1. estradiol

2. progesterone

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state a hormone produced by the testes (males)

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testosterone

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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = growth-hormone-releasing hormone

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  1. hypothalamus
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates release of GH from pituitary gland
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

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  1. hypothalamus
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates release of adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary gland
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = thyroid-releasing hormone

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  1. hypothalamus
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from anterior pituitary gland
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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  1. hypothalamus
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = vasopressin/ADH

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  1. hypothalamus
  2. polypeptide
  3. promotes reabsorption of H2O in the kidneys
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = oxytocin

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  1. hypothalamus
  2. polypeptide
  3. induces Labour and milk release from mammary glands in females
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = growth hormone (GH)

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  1. anterior pituitary gland
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates growth
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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  1. anterior pituitary gland
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates adrenal glands to secrete glucocorticoids; such as cortisol
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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  1. anterior pituitary gland
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates thyroid gland to secrete throxine
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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  1. anterior pituitary gland
  2. polypeptide
  3. involved in the production of sex hormones; regulate menstrual cycle in females
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = luteinising hormone (LH)

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  1. anterior pituitary gland
  2. polypeptide
  3. involved in the production of sex hormones; regulate menstrual cycle in females
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = prolactin (PRL)

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  1. anterior pituitary gland
  2. polypeptide
  3. stimulates mammary gland growth and milk production in females
22
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = throxine

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  1. thyroid gland
  2. amino acid derivative
  3. increases metabolic rate and HR; promotes growth
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = epinephrine

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  1. adrenal glands
  2. amino acid derivative
  3. produces many effects related to short term stress responses
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = cortisol

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  1. adrenal glands
  2. steroid
  3. produces many effects related to both short and long term stress responses
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = aldosterone

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  1. adrenal glands
  2. steroid
  3. increase reabsorption of Na+ by the kidneys
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = erythropoietin (EPO)

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  1. kidneys
  2. polypeptide
  3. increase synthesis of RBC’s
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol)

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  1. kidneys
  2. steroid
  3. decreases blood Ca+ levels
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = insulin

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  1. pancreas (islets of Langerhans)
  2. polypeptide
  3. decrease blood glucose levels
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = glucagon

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  1. pancreas (islets of Langerhans)
  2. polypeptide
  3. increase blood glucose levels
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = estradiol

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  1. ovaries (females)
  2. steroid
  3. regulates development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics in females + other functions
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = progesterone

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  1. ovaries (females)
  2. steroid
  3. prepares ovaries for pregnancy
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state the following: 1) the location of hormone secretion, 2) the type of hormone it is, 3) the function of the hormone

hormone = testosterone

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  1. testes (males)
  2. steroid
  3. regulates development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics in males + other functions

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