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Hormone Effects
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
02/01/2012

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ADH
Definition
Increases reabsorption of water in distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts (less urine)
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Oxytocin
Definition
Contraction of uterus, milk "let down"
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Growth Hormone
Definition
Stimulates growth in bone and muscle, stimulates protein synthesis
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Prolactin
Definition
Breast development, lactation, GYNO
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Thyroid stimulating hormone
Definition
Stimulates thyroid to produce T3 and T4
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Definition
Stimulates adrenal cortex to produce its hormone
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Melanocyte stimulating hormone
Definition
Stimulates melanin production, darkening of skin
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Follicle stimulating hormone
Definition
Stimulates ovary follicles and seminiferous tubules
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Luteinizing hormone
Definition
Works with follicle stimulating hormone, ovulating hormone (F), testosterone secreting hormone (M)
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T3 & T4
Definition
Increases metabolism
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Calcitonin
Definition
Builds up bone
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Parathyroid hormone
Definition
Breaks down bone
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Aldosterone
Definition
Increases blood pressure by retaining Na and H2O
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Cortisol
Definition
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Glucagon
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Insulin
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Melatonin
Definition
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Atrial natriuretic peptide
Definition
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