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Essential for growth;stimulates bone and soft-tissue growth;regulates protein, lipid, and carbohydrate metabolism
Posterior pituitary gland |
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| Adrenocortcotrophic Hormones (ACTH) |
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Stimulates glucocorticoid
Posterior pituitary gland |
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| Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
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Definition
Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
Posterior pituitary gland |
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Stimulates development of the breast and mild secretion by the mammary glands
Posterior pituitary gland |
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| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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Females: stimulates growth and development of the ovarian follicles, estrogen secretion; Males: stimulates sperm production by the testis
Posterior pituitary gland |
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Definition
Females:stimulates ovulation, transformation of the overian follicle into the corpus lutem, and secretion of estrogen and progesterone; Males: stimulares testosterone secretion by the testis
Posterior pituitary gland |
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| Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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Definition
Decrease urine output by the kidneys; promotes constriction of blood vessels (arterioles)
–ADH or vasopressin
–Paraventricular nucleus
–Water balance and osmolarity
–Reduces water loss through urination
Anterior pituitary gland |
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Females: stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection by the mammary glands; Males: function unknown
Anterior pituitary gland |
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Regulates biological rhythms to day-night cycles
Pineal gland |
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Definition
stimulates proliferation and function of T lymphocytes
Thymus |
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Definition
increase basal metabolic rate; necesssary for normal development
Thyroid Gland |
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Definition
Promotes calcium deposition in bone; lowers blood calcium levels
Thyroid Gland |
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Promotes calcium release form bone, calcium absorption by the intestine, and calcium reabsorption by the kidney tubules; raises blood calcium levels; stimulates vitamin D synthesis
Parathyroid Gland |
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| Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) |
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Definition
Stimulate sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion by the kidney tubules
Adrenal Cortex |
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| Glucocorticoids (cortisol) |
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Definition
Promote catabolism of protein and fats; raise blood glucose levels; adapt the body to stress
Adrenal Cortex |
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Definition
promotes sex drive
Adrenal Cortex |
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Stimulates fight-or-flight response
Andrenal Medulla |
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Lowers blood glucose levels; stores energy by propoting protein, triglyceride, and glycogen synthesis
Pancreas |
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Raise blood glucose levels; mobilizes energy by promoting glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis
Pancreas |
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Inhibits secretion of pancreatic hormones; regulates digestion and absorption of nutrients by the gastrointestinal system
Pancreas |
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