Term
GnRH
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Anterior Pituitary
Release of FSH&LH
Peptide |
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CRT
Corticotrophin Relesaing Hormone |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Anterior Pituitary
Stimulates of ACTH
Peptide |
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TRH
Thryotropin Releasing Hormone |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Anterior Pituitary
Stimulates release of TSH
Peptide |
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Term
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Definition
Adrenal Medulla
Most tissues
Promotes alertness
Monoamine |
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Definition
Posterior Pituitary
Uterine Smooth Muscle
Stimulates labor contractions
Peptide |
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Definition
Posterior Pituitary
Kidneys
retains H2O
Peptide |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Ovaries/Testes
Ovulation/Testosterone secretion
Peptide |
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FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Ovaries/Testes
Regulates reproductve processes of body
Protein |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Liver/Muscle tissue
Promotes growth/metabolism
Protien
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Mammary Glands/Testes
Milk lactation/testosterone secretion
Peptide |
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Term
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Thyroid Gland
Stimulates Metabolism
Protien |
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Term
ACTH
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Adrenal Gland
Release of cortisol
Peptide |
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Term
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Definition
Parathyroids
Bones/Kidneys
Raises blood Ca+ levels
Peptide |
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Term
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Kidneys/Bones
Reduces Calcium in blood stream
Peptide |
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Definition
Thyroid
most tissues
Raises metabolic rate/blood glucose levels
Protien |
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Term
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Definition
Pancreatic Islets
most tissues
Lowers blood glucose levels
Peptide |
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Term
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Definition
Pancreatic Islets
Liver
Stimulates amino acid absorbtion/raises blood glucose levels
Peptide |
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Definition
Adrenal Cortex
Kidney
Maintains blood pressure/volume
Steroid |
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Definition
Adrenal Cortex
Many tissues
Reduces inflammation/pain
Steroid |
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Definition
Adrenal Cortex
Secondary Sex characteristics
Development of non-reproductive sex characteristics
Steroid |
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Term
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Definition
Adrenal Medulla
Most tissues
Promotes alertness/Raises metabolic rate & blood glucose levels
Monoamine |
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Term
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Definition
Placenta
tissues of fetus
Stimulates fetal development/prepares mammary glands for lactation
Steroid
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Term
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Definition
Placenta
tissues of mother/fetus
Maintains pregnancy
Steroid |
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Definition
Testes
Many tissues
stimulates development of male reproductive system
Steroid |
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hCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin |
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Definition
Chorion
Ovaries
Facillitates production of progesterone
Protien |
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