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