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| Associated with the Placenta; Stimulates the ovaries to continue providing estrogen and progesterone during the early stages of pregnancy. This is the hormone that is detected in a pregnancy test. |
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Associated with the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates bone and muscle growth.
(Somatrophin/Somatrophic/STP) |
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| Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) |
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| Associated with the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the adrenal cortex. |
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| Protactin - Lacrogenic Hormone (LTH) |
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Associated with anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the production of milk (lactation).
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| Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
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| Associated with the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete and produce Thyroxin. |
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| Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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| Associated with the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the follicle development in females and the sperm production in males. |
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| Associated with the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates ovulation and formation of corpus luteum in females and testosterone production in males. |
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Produced in the Hypothalmus but stored in the posterior pituitary gland. Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk release.
(Negative Feedback) |
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| Produced in the Hypothalmus, but stored in the posterior pituitary gland. Controls the reabsorption of water by the kidneys and increases blood pressure. |
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| Associated with the thyroid gland. Controls the rate of mechanism and growth. |
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| Calcitonin (Thyrocalcitonin) |
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| Associated with the Thyroid gland and lowers the levels of in the blood by inhibiting the calcium release to the bones. |
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| Associated with the pancreas (islet cells). Lowers blood sugar levels and increases the storage of glycogens. |
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| Associated with Ovaries and Placenta. Helps regulate the uterus, the menstral cycle, and pregnancy. |
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| Parathormone (Parathyroid hormone or PTH) |
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| Associated with the parathyroid gland. This increases the levels of calcium in blood by increasing calcium release to the bones. |
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| Associated with the pancreas (islet cells). This increases blood sugar levels by stimulating breakdown of glycogen. |
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| Cortisol and Related Hormones (Cortisone) |
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| Associated with the adrenal cortex and affects metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, and reduces inflammation. |
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| Associated with the adrenal cortex; controls reabsorption of sodium and postassium by the kidneys. |
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| Associated with adrenal medulla; increases the metabolic rate and constricts vessels. |
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| Associated with the adrenal medulla; increases blood sugar, pulse, and blood pressure. |
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| Associated with glands in the stomach and stimulates secretion of gastric juices. |
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| Associated with the glands in the small intestine and stimulates secretion of pancreas digestive juices. |
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| Associated with the Testes; Stimulates the developments of male sex organs and secondary sexual charateristics. |
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| Associated with glands in the small intestine stimulates pancreatic secretions and contraction of the gall bladder. |
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| Associated with the Ovaries and Placenta; and stimulates development of secondary sexual charateristics in females and helps regulate the uterus. |
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