Term
|
Definition
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Stimulates the release of TSH(Thyroid-stimulating hormone) in the thyrotrophs of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Corticotropin-releasing hormone
Stimulates the release of ACTH(Adrenocorticotropic hormone) in the corticotropes of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone
Stimulates the release of FSH(Follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH(Luteinizing hormone) in the gonadotropes of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Growth hormone-releasing hormone
Stimulates the release of GH(Growth Hormone) in the mammosomatotropes of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Growth hormone-inhibiting hormone
Inhibits the release of GH(Growth Hormone) in the mammosomatotropes of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Prolactin-releasing hormone
Stimulates the release of PRL/pr(Prolactin) in the lactotropes of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Prolactin-inhibiting hormone
Inhibits the release of PRL/Pr(Prolactin)in the lactotropes of the adenohypophysis in the Pars Distalis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Stimulates uterine contraction during coitus and delivery
Stimulates milk ejection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Antidiuretic hormone
Stimulates water reabsorption of water into the blood from tubular fluid in the collecting ducts in the kidney. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Stimulates the release of T3 and T4 by the Thyroid Gland.
DOES NOT Stimulate Calcitonin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Stimulates the release of Cortisol by the Adrenal Cortex |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Stimulates follicular development and estrogen in the ovary.
Stimulates sperm formation in the seminiferous tubules of the testis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Luteinizing Hormone
Stimulates ovulation
Stimulates secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum.
Stimulates secretion of testosterone from the interstitial cells of the testis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Growth Hormone
Stimulates the release of IGF-1 and IGF-2(Insulin-like growth factors 1 and 2), also known as somatomedins.
Stimulates tissue metabolism.
Stimulates long-bone linear growth
Stimulates positive balance of Nitrogen
Stimulates lipolytic activity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Prolactin
Stimulates milk secretion in the mammary glands of females |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ß-Lipotropin
Stimulates fat breakdown |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Stimulates melanin granule dispersion from melanophore cells in reptiles.
Stimulates reflecting platelets in iridophore cells in reptiles, fish, and amphibians. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Thyroxine
Stimulates oxygen uptake in all body cells. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Triiodothyronine
Increases oxygen uptake in all body cells. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Inhibits the breakdown of calcium systemically, then causes bone to reabsorb calcium. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Parathyroid hormone
Stimulates calcium release through the breakdown of bone.
Stimulates the release of 1,25[OH]2D3(1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) from the kidneys |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates glucose uptake by muscle and adipose cells, and decreases blood glucose levels. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates glycogen(glucose storage) breakdown in the liver. AKA Gluconeogenesis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Inhibits the release of Glucogon, Insulin, and polypeptide secretions in the Pancreas
Inhibits CCK binding to inhibit secretion of digestive enzymes or the exocrine pancreas.
Inhibits secretin binding to inhibit the release bicarbonate secretions. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Inhibits the effects of CCK on the exocrine pancreas and gallbladder contractions. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Immunosupression
Anti-inflammation
Metabolic stimulation:
Lipolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycemia(Inhibits Insulin)
Sodium retention
Potassium Excretion
Calcium Excretion
Metabolic inhibition:
Bone matrix
Calcium absorption |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates the release of potassium and hydrogen as well as the uptake of sodium within the collecting ducts and medullary collecting tubules of the kidneys. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Stimulates:
Breakdown of glycogen(Gluconeogenesis) in the liver
Mobilization of Fats
Increase in Basal Metabolic Rate
Tachycardia and heart palpitation
Vasoconstriction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Stimulates:
Breakdown of glycogen(Gluconeogenesis) in the liver
Mobilization of Fats
Increase in Basal Metabolic Rate
Vasodilation in skeletal muscle and liver |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Estradiol
Stimulates Ovulation and pregnancy
Stimulates sex drive and secondary chars |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Progesterone
Stimulates egg implantation for a pregnant female
Stimulates sex drive and secondary chars |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Inhibits FSH secretion in the Hypophysis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates the relaxation of the cervix and pelvic ligaments |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Stimulates sperm formation
Stimulates sex drive and secondary chars |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Dihydrotestosterone
Stimulates sperm formation
Stimulates sex drive and secondary chars
Stronger than Testosterone |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Atrial natriuretic peptide
Powerful Natriuretic and Diuretic stimulant
Stimulates vasodilation
Lowers blood pressure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Cholecystokinin
Stimulates Pancreatic and gallbladder secretions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates HCl and pepsin secretion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Gastric inhibitory peptide
Stimulates insulin secretion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates pancreatic secretion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Stimulates electrolyte secretion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Somatostatin
Inhibits the release of gastrin, VIP(Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide), GIP(Gastic inhibitory peptide), secretin, and motilin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates Intestinal Motility |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol
Stimulates breakdown of bone by osteoclasts and increases blood Calcium levels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulates erythropoiesis |
|
|
