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Hormone Function
Endocrine System
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
10/02/2008

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Causes the Growth spurt and appearance of axillary and pubic hair at puberty
Definition
adrenal androgens
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Stimulus for production of testosterone in the testes
Definition
LH (luteinizing hormone)
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Stimulus for sterm production
Definition
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
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Stimulates the maturation of the ovarian follicle
Definition
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
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Promotes development of the female gamete
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Estrogen
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Suppresses secretion of FSH in males and females
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Inhibin
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Triggers ovulation
Definition
LH (luteinizing hormone)
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Produced by the corpus luteum, this hormone is essential for pregnancy
Definition
Progesterone
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Promotes uterine contractions during birth
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oxytocin
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Coordinates body activities with the light/dark cycle
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melatonin
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Stimulates the release of growth hormone
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GHRH (growth hormone releasing hormone)
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Controls water reabsorption in the kidney
Definition
Vasopressin (ADH)
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