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Hormones
University of Evansville EXSS113L
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/19/2010

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FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Gonads: gamete production (sperm or egg)
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LH: Leutinizing Hormone
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Gonads: promotes production of gonadal hormones
Term
TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Thyroid: development and secretion of thyroid
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ACTH
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Adrenal Cortex: release of corticosteroids
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Prolactin
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Mammary Glands: milk production
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GH: Growth Hormone
Anterior Pituitary
Definition
Bone and skeletal muscle: growth-promotion and metabolic actions
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ADH: Anti-diuretic Hormone
Posterior Pituitary
Definition
Kidney: Body water balance
Term
Oxytocin
Posterior Pituitary
Definition
Uterus & breast: uterine contractions, milk ejection
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Melatonin
Pineal Gland
Definition
Inhibits premature sexual maturation, regulation of day/night cycle
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T3 & T4 Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid
Definition
Thyroid/everywhere: metabolism
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Calcitonin
Thyroid
Definition
Blood & bones: regulates blood calcium levels
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PTH: Parathyroid Hormone
Parathyroid glands
Definition
Osteoclasts, kidneys: balance of blood calcium
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Norepinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
Definition
Sympathetic nervous system: fight or flight reactions
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Epinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
Definition
Sympathetic nervous system: fight-or-flight responses
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Aldosterone
Adrenal Gland
Definition
Kidneys: Water and electrolyte balance
Term
Androgens
Adrenal cortex
Definition
Testes: male sex hormone
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Insulin
Pancreas
Definition
Body cells
Lowers blood sugar
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Glucagon
Pancreas
Definition
Liver: raises blood sugar
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Estrogen
Gonads
Definition
Uterus, breast: female sexual maturation, uterine lining, menstrual cycle
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Progesterone
Gonads
Definition
Uterus, breast: Menstrual cycle, lactation
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Testosterone
Gonads
Definition
Testes: Male sexual maturation
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