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Hormone Abbreviations
endocrine hormone abbreviations
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01/24/2012

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Term
Gonadotropins (FSH/LH)
Definition
produced by- basophil cells
target- ovaries/testes to produce gamete/gonadal hormone
Term
Corticotropin (ACTH)
Definition
p- basophil cells
t- adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroid
Term
Thyrotropin (TSH)
Definition
p- basophil cell
t- thyroid gland
Term
Growth Hormone (GH)
Definition
p- somatotrophs
t- liver, muscle, bone, cartilage
Term
Prolactin (PRL)
Definition
p- lactotrophs
t- breasts
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
p-
t- uterus breasts
Term
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Definition
p-
t- kidneys
Term
Melatonin
Definition
p- seratonin
t- suprachiasmatic nucleus
Term
Thyroid Hormone (TH)
Definition
p- thyroglobulin/T3/T4
t- all cells in body
Term
Calcitonin
Definition
p- parafollicular (c) cells
t- bones
Term
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Definition
p- chief cells
t- skeleton, kidneys, intestine
Term
Catecholamines (E/NE)
Definition
p- chromaffin cells
t- sympathetic nervous system
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Aldosterone
Definition
p- zona glomerulosa
t- kidneys
Term
Cortisol
Definition
p- zona fasciculate
t- body cells
Term
Androgen/Estrogen
Definition
p- zona reticularis
t- testes/ovaries
Term
Insulin
Definition
p- beta cell
t-
Term
Glucagon
Definition
p- alpha cell
t-
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