Term
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Definition
Posterior pituitary
Stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary gland cells
Peptide |
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Term
| Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) |
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Definition
Posterior pituitary
Promotes retention of water by kidneys
Peptide |
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Term
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Definition
Anterior pituitary
Stimmulates growth (especially bones) and metabolic functions
Protein |
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Term
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Definition
Anterior pituary
Stimulates milk production and secretion
Protein |
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Term
| Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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Definition
Anterior pituitary
Stimulates production of ova and sperm
Glycoprotein |
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Term
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Definition
Anterior pituitary
Stimulates ovaries and testes
Glycoprotein |
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Term
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) |
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Definition
Anterior pituitary
Stimulates thyroid gland
Glycoprotein |
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Term
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) |
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Definition
Anterior pituitary
Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
Peptide |
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Term
| Triiodothyroxine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) |
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Definition
Thyroid gland
Stimulate and maintain metabolic processes
Amine |
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