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hormones
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10th Grade
01/17/2008

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Thyroid stimulating hormone
Definition
stimulated the growth and secretion of the thyroid
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Definition
stimulates the growth and secretion of the adrenal cortex
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Follicle stimulating hormone
Definition
stimulates the growth of ova and production of sperm
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Luteinizing hormone
Definition
stimulates ovulation
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Interstitial cell stimulating hormone
Definition
stimulates testosterone secretion
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Lactogenic hormone(Prolactin)
Definition
stimulates the secretion of milk
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Growth hormone
Definition
accelerates body growth
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Melanocyte stimulating hormone
Definition
increases pigmentation of skin
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Antidiuretic hormone
Definition
maintains body water balance
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Oxytocin
Definition
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
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Thyroxine
Definition
regulates the rate of metabolism
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Calcitonin(thyrocalcitonin)
Definition
causes calcium to be stored in the bone
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Paratyroid hormone(para hormone)
Definition
regulates the amount of calcium in the bone
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Aldosterone
Definition

regulates the amount of salts in the body

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Cortisol
Definition

regulates the amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fat in the cell

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Androgen
Definition
maintain secondary sex characteristics
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Insulin
Definition
regulates the transport of glucose to body cell
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Glucagon
Definition
increases the amount of glucose in the blood
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Thymosin
Definition
stimulates the production of antibodies
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Melatonin
Definition
controls the onset of puberty
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Serotonin
Definition
help regulate sleep, appetite, mood, and inhibit pain, anger, and aggression
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Estrogen
Definition

promotes the growth of female primary and secondary sex characteristics

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Progesterone
Definition
aids and maintains pregnancy
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Human chorionic gonadotropin
Definition
secreted by the placenta to stimulate the ovary to produce progesterone and estrogen
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Testosterone
Definition
promotes the growth of male primary and secondary sex characteristics
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