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| "Chemical messengers" produced and secreted by the Endocrine System |
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| A group of ductless (without tubes) glands that secrete substances directly into the blood stream. |
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| The MASTER GLAND. Produces many hormones that affect other glands. |
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| Secreted by POSTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Promotes reabsorption of water in kidneys, constricts blood vessels |
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| ACTH-Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates growth and secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland |
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| TSH-Thyrotropin stimulating hormone |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates growth and secretion of thyroid gland |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates normal body growth |
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| FSH-Follicle stimulating hormone |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates growth and hormone production in the ovarian follicles of female, production of sperm of males. |
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| LH-Luteinizing Hormone (FEMALE) |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Causes ovulation and secretion of progesterone in females. |
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| ICSH-Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (MALE) |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates testes to secrete testosterone. |
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| LTH-Lactogenic hormone (prolactin) |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates secretion of milk from mammary glands. |
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| MSH-Melanocyte stimulating hormone |
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| Secreted by ANTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Stimulates production and dispersion of melanin pigment in the skin |
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| Secreted by POSTERIOR LOBE OF PITUITARY GLAND. Caused contraction of uterus during childbirth, stimulates milk flow from the breasts. |
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| Thyroxine and triiodothyronine |
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| Secreted by THYROID gland. Increases metabolic rate, stimulates physical and mental growth, regulate metabolism or carbohydrates, fats and proteins. |
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| Thyrocalcitonin or calcitonin |
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| Secreted by THYROID gland. Accelerates absorption of calcium by the bones and lowers blood calcium levels |
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| Secreted by PARATHYROID. Regulates amount of calcium and phosphate in the blood, increases reabsorption of calcium and phosphates from bones |
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Mineralocorticoids
Aldosterone |
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| Secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Regulates reabsorption of sodium in the kidney and the elimination of potassium |
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Glucocorticoids
Cortisol-hydrocortisone
Cortisone |
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| Secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Aids in metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates; increase amount of glucose in blood; provide resistance to stress; depresses immune responses (anti-inflammatory) |
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Gonadocorticoids
Estrogens
Androgens |
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| Secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Act as sex hormones |
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| Secreted by ADRENAL MEDULLA. Activates sympathetic nervous system, acts in stress. |
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| Secreted by ADRENAL MEDULLA. Activates body in stress situations. |
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| Secreted by PANCREAS. Used in metabolism of glucose (sugar) by promoting entry of glucose into cells. |
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| Secreted by PANCREAS. Maintains blood level of glucose |
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| Secreted by OVARIES. Promotes growth and development of sex organs in female. |
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| Secreted by OVARIES. Maintains lining of uterus. |
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| Secreted by TESTES. Stimulates growth and development of sex organs in the male. |
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| Secreted by THYMUS. Stimulates production of antibodies in early life. |
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| Secreted by PINEAL GLAND. May delay pberty by inhibiting gonadrotopic (sex) hormones, may regulate sleep/wake cycles. |
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| Secreted by PINEAL GLAND. May stimulate adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone. |
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| Secreted by PINEAL GLAND. May stimulate adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone. |
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| Secreted by PINEAL GLAND. Serotonin May prevent vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the brain. |
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| Secreted by PLACENTA. Stimulates growth of reproductive organs. |
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| Secreted by PLACENTA. Causes corpus luteum of ovary to continue secretions. |
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| Secreted by PLACENTA. Maintains lining of uterus to provide fetal nutrition. |
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| Disorder resulting from oversecretion of somatotropin (growth hormone) in and adult. Usually caused by a tumor of the pituitary. Results in a grotesque appearance including enlarged bones of the hands, feet and face. Skin and tongue thicken, slurred speech develops. |
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| Disorder caused by oversecretion of somatotropin before puberty. Causes excessive growth of long bones, extreme tallness, decreased sexual development and sometimes retarded mental development. If caused by a tumor, treatment may include surgery or radiation. |
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| Caused by decreased secretion of ADH preventing water from being reabsorbed in the kidneys. |
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| Caused by undersecretion of somatotropin, can be caused by a tumor, infection, genetics or injury. Results in small body size, short extremities and lack of sexual development. Mental development normal. Can be treated if detection is early. |
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| Overactive thyroid gland caused increased metabolism, irritability, extreme nervousness, tremors, rapid pulse, weight loss and hypertension. |
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| Form of hypothyroidism, develops in infancy or early childhood and results in a lack of mental and physical growth leading to mental retardation and abnormal dwarfed growth. |
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| Form of hypothyroidism. Occurs in later childhood or adulthood. Symptoms include coarse, dry skin, slow mental function, fatigue, weakness, intolerance to cold, weight gain, edema, puffy eyes and slow pulse. Can be treated with thyroid hormone. |
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| Caused by decreased secretion of aldosterone. Causes increased level of potassium in the blood; hypotension, weight loss, weakness, increased pigmentation resulting in a 'bronzing' of the skin. Can be treated with steroids. |
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| An oversecretion of glucocorticoid caused by a tumor or excess ACTH. Symptoms include hyperglycemia, hypertension, slow healing, easy bruising, 'moon face'. |
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| Chronic disease caused by decrease insulin secretion. Two types; Type 1 occurs early in life and is more severe, Type 2 occurs later in life and may be treated with diet and oral medication. |
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