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Endocrine System
Endocrine Hormones
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Anatomy
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10/23/2019

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Term
TSH
Definition
Thryoid-stimulating Hormone
Term
LH
Definition
Luteinzing hormone
Term
FSH
Definition
Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Term
AH
Definition
Antidiuretic Hormone
Term
GH
Definition
Growth Hormone
Term
T4
Definition
Thyroxinw
Term
T3
Definition
Triiodothyronine
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CT
Definition
Calcitonin
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E
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
NE
Definition
Norepinephrine
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PRL
Definition
Prolactin
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MSH
Definition
Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone
Term
ANP
Definition
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
Term
BNP
Definition
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
Term
EPO
Definition
Erythtopoietin
Term
Thyroid Gland
Definition
Gland containing Thyroxine (T4) Triidothyronine (T3), Calcitonin
Term
Adrenal Medulla
Definition
Gland containing Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Term
Adrenal Cortex
Definition
Gland containing Cortisol, Corticosterone, Aldosterone,  and Androgens
Term
Pancreatic Islet
Definition
Gland containing Insulin and Glucagon
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Hypothalamus
Definition
Gland that produces ADH, oxytocin, and regulatory hormones
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Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Gland that secretes ACTH, TSH, GH, PRL, FDH, LH and MSH
Term
Posterior Pituitary
Definition
Gland that secretes oxytocin and ADH
Term
Pineal Gland
Definition
Gland that secretes Melatonin
Term
Parathyroid
Definition
Gland secretes Parathyroid Hormones (PH)
Term
Heart
Definition
Organ that secretes Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) and Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Term
Thymus
Definition
Organ that undergoes atrophy during adulthood,  secretes Thymosins
Term
Adipose Tissue
Definition
This tissue secretes Leptin
Term
Digestive Tract
Definition
These organs secrete numerous hormones  involved in coordination of system functions, glucose metabolism, and appetite
Term
Kidneys
Definition
These organs secrete Erythropoietin (EPO) and Calcitrol
Term

Gonads (Male)

 

Testes

Definition
Organs that secrete Androgens especially Testosterone and Inhibin
Term

Gonads (Female)

 

Ovary

Definition
Organ secretes Estrogens, Progestins, and Inhibin
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