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1. right atrium
2. tricuspid valve
3. right ventricle
4. pulmonary semilunar valve
5. pulmonary arteries
6. lungs
7. pulmonary veins
8. left atrium
9. bicuspid valve
10. left ventricle
11. aortic semilunar valve
12. aorta
13. body
14. superior/inferior vena cava |
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| Hormone in Anterior Pituitary gland & its function |
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Definition
| TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone): stimulates development |
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| Hormone in Posterior Pituitary gland & its function |
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Definition
| oxytocin: stimulates contractions |
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| Hormone in thyroid gland & its function |
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Definition
| calcitonin: decreases calcium in blood |
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| Hormone in parathyroid gland & its function |
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Definition
| parathyroid hormone: increases calcium level in blood |
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| Hormone in adrenal gland & its function |
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Definition
| cortisol: increases blood sugar |
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| Hormone in pineal gland & its function |
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Definition
| melatonin: controls sleep cycle |
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| Hormone in stomach & its function |
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Definition
| gastrin: stimulates the release of gastric acid |
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| Hormone in pancreas & its function |
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Definition
| insulin: regulates blood glucose |
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| Hormone in duodenum & its function |
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Definition
| secretin: stimulates secretion of bile |
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| Hormone in thymnus & its function |
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Definition
| thymosin: stimulates production of antibodies |
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| Hormone in adipose tissue & its function |
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Definition
| leptin: suppresses appetite |
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| Hormone in kidneys & its function |
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Definition
| calcitriol: increases blood calcium levels |
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