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Chapter 9
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology; 10th edition by Marieb
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Anatomy
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07/13/2015

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Hormones
Definition
Chemical substances that are secreted by endocrine cells; regulate metabolic activity of cells in the body.
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Steroids
Definition
Hormones made from cholesterol; include sex hormones and those produced by adrenal cortex
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Tropic hormones
Definition
Stimulate endocrine glands to secrete their hormones, which exert their effects on other body organs/tissues
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Growth hormone (GH)
Definition
Pituitary; Major effects on growth of skeletal muscles and long bones
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Prolactin (PRL)
Definition
Pituitary; Stimulates and maintains milk production in breasts
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Oxytocin
Definition
Post. Pituitary; Stimulates uterine muscles during labor and milk production
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Definition
Post. Pituitary; Inhibits urine production
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Calcitonin
Definition
Thyroid; Decreases blood calcium levels by causing calcium to be deposited in the bones
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Thyroid Hormone
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T4 and T3; controls the rate at which glucose is oxidized and converted to body heat and chemical energy
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Parathyroid hormone
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Stimulate osteoclasts to break down bone matrix and release calcium into the blood
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Aldosterone
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Adrenal; Regulates the mineral content of the blood esp. sodium and potassium ions
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Insulin
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Pancreas islets; beta cells, increases glucose oxidation
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Glucagon
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Pancreas islets; alpha cells, Stimulates liver to break down glycogen/release glucose into blood
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Melatonin
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Pineal; regulates sleep/wake cycle
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