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| Secretes the hormone melatonin and helps set our circadian rhythm. The eyes see light, which translates into signals that reach this gland, which turns off melatonin production. |
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| Helps regulate sleep, but is also thought to have antioxidant and anticancer effects. |
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| Secretes: Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Prolactin, Folicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and Luteinizing hormone (LH). |
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| Causes growth of bones and organs in childhood, improves muscle strength in adults, increases blood sugar levels, declines in mid-adulthood. |
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| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) |
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| Regulates output of thyroid hormones by thyroid gland. |
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| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) |
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| Controls output of cortisol by adrenal glands. |
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| Stimulates milk production. |
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| Folicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
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| In women:Stimulates growth of egg; In Men: Stimulates sperm growth. |
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| In Women: Causes egg to mature and be released; In Men: Stimulates release of testosterone. |
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Secretes:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Oxytocin (OXT), Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), Gonadrotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). |
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| Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
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| Controls absorption of water from the kidneys into the blood. |
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| Stimulates contractions of the uterus. |
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| Conrticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) |
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| Stimulates release of ACTH from pituitary gland. |
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| Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) |
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| Stimulates release of TSH from the pituitary gland. |
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| Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) |
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| Stimulates release of FSH and LH from the pituitary. |
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Secretes:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
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| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
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| Regulates calcium and phosphate levels in blood and bones. |
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Filter blood and remove waste;
Secrete:
Erythropoietin, Renin, Calcitriol (active Vitamin D) and Prostaglandins. |
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| Regulates red blood cell production. |
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| Regulates blood pressure. |
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| Calcitriol (active Vitamin D) |
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| Active in bone health and antioxidant. |
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| Include multiple immune, muscular, and blood effects. |
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| Secretes: Insulin and Glucagon. |
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| Enables cells to accept glucose; increases creation of proteins and storage of fat. |
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| Promotes release of stored glucose into the bloodstream. |
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| Secretes: Testosterone and Inhibin. |
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| Promotes development and maintenance of male sex characteristics; helps preserve lean body mass, bone denstiy, and skin elasticity; regulates sex drive. |
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| Works with testosterone to regulate sperm development. |
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| Works together with cervix and ovaries, sharing much the same blood suppl |
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| Estrogens (Estradio; Estron; Estriol) |
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| Responsible for development and maintenance of female sex characteristic; simulates maturation of eggs and builing of uterine lining; helps maintain breasts, reproductive tissues, and skin; slows bone loss; aids nervous system transmission in brain. |
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Secretes: Estrogens (Estradiol; Estrone; Estriol)
Progesterone
Testosterone |
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| Checks overgrowth of uterine lining; prepares lining for implantation of fertilized egg; promotes growth and development of embryo necessary to maintain full-term pegnancy; increases bone growth; normalizes sodium and water balance; balances estrogens; aids thyroid hormone function; increases fat metabolism; supports the health of brain cells. |
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| Helps preserve lean body mass, bone density, and skin elasticity; regulates sex drive; produced in smaller amounts in women. |
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Secretes:
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Progesterone |
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| Increases heart rate and blodd pressure; raises blood glucose; initiates "fight or flight" stress response. |
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| Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) |
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| Converts testosterone and estrogens in the body. |
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| Regulates sodium and mineral balance; controls blood pressure. |
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| Mobilizes stress and immune system responses; regulates carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism; calms inflammation. |
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| Supports thyroid receptor function; works with other hormones. |
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| Promote development of t-lymphocyte cells important in the immune system. The _______ gland is large at birth but shrinks with age. |
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Secretes:
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Calcitonin |
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| Regulates rate of metabolism; is essential for normal growth. |
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| Similar function to T4 (Thyroxine); the more potent, active form of ___ gland. |
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| Regulates calcium levels in blood; builds bone strength. |
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