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Physiology Hormones and Functions
Conlonnn
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Physiology
12th Grade
02/07/2012

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Definition
controls metabolism and body growth
stimulates the release of T3 and T4
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Definition
stimulates the production of eggs and sperm
controls the menstrual cycle
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Luteinizing Hormone
Definition
produces eggs and sperm
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Growth Hormone
Definition
Stimulates the growth of bones and muscles
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Prolactin
Definition
stimulates milk production in pregnant women
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oxytocin
Definition
mothering instincts, trust
stimulates the uterus during labor
social anxieties and disorders
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antidiuretic hormone
Definition
prevents dehydration
stimulates kidney tubules to retain water and maintain solute levels in the blood
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T3 and T4
Definition
controls metabolism
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Calcitonin
Definition
inhibits breakdown of bones
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Parathyroid Hormone
Definition
stimulates breakdown of bones
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Adrenal Glands
Definition
"2-in-1"
cortex secretes cholesterol based hormones
medulla secretes 2 hormones
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Thymosin
Definition
regulates development and control over the immune system
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Melatonin
Definition
helps maintain the body's internal clock
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