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MCAT Hormones
Hormones and their functions as tested by the MCAT
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 3
07/08/2011

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hGH
Definition
Growth of nearly all cells (human growth hormone)
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ACTH
Definition
Stimulates adrenal cortex (act happy and stimulate)
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FSH
Definition
Growth of follicles (female); growth of sperm (male)
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LH
Definition
Causes ovulation; stimulates estrogen and testosterone secretion
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TSH
Definition
Stimulates T3 and T4 release in the thyroid
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Prolactin
Definition
Promotes milk production
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Oxytocin
Definition
Milk ejection; uterine contraction
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ADH
Definition
Water absorption by kidney; increased blood pressure (always digging holes)
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Aldosterone
Definition
Reduces Na+ excretion; increases K+ excretion; raises blood pressure
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Cortisol
Definition
Increases blood levels of carbs, proteins, and fats
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Epinephrine
Definition
Simulates sympathetic actions
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Norepinephrine
Definition
Simulates sympathetic actions
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T3, T4
Definition
Increase basal metabolic rate
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Calcitonin
Definition
Lowers blood calcium (tones your bones)
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PH
Definition
raises blood calcium (parathyroid hormone)
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Insulin
Definition
Promotes entry of glucose into cells, decreasing blood glucose level
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Glucagon
Definition
Increases gluconeogenesis, increasing blood glucose level
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Estrogens
Definition
Growth of mother sex organs; causes LH surge
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Progesterone
Definition
Prepares and maintains uterus for pregnancy
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Testosterone
Definition
Secondary sex characteristics; closing of epiphyseal plates
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HCG
Definition
Stimulates corpus luteum to grow and release estrogen and progesterone
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