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| Posterior pituitary gland; Peptide; stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary gland cells; regulated by nervous system |
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| Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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| Posterior pituitary gland; Peptide; Promotes retention of water by kidneys; regulated by water/salt balance |
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| Thyroid gland; Amine; Stimulate and maintain metabolic processes; regulated by TSH |
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| Thyroid gland; Peptide; lowers blood calcium level; regulated by calcium in blood |
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| Pineal gland; Amine; Involved in biological rhythms; regulated by light/dark cycles |
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| Parathyroid gland; Peptide; raises blood calcium level; regulated by calcium in blood |
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| Releases neurohormones made in hypothalamus |
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| Posterior pituitary gland |
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| Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
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| Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
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