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| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
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Target: Thyroid Gland
Stimulates the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. |
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| adrenocortiotropic hormone |
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Target: Adrenal Cortex
stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. |
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| Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
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| Stimulates follicle development and estrogen production in the ovaries; spermatogenisis in the testes. |
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| production of milk in the mammary glands |
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Target:
All cells.
stimulates growth and protein synthesis and lipid mobilization |
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| Melanocyte stimulating hormone |
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| stimulates melanin synthesis in epidermis |
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Target: Kidneys
Stimulates retention of water by kidney tubule cells |
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| stimulates the uterine contractions and milk ejection during breast feeding |
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targets all body cells.
stimulates oxidative reactions in all somatic cells. |
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targets the osteoclasts.
Stimulates osteoclast degradation of bone and calcium release. Increases calcium levels in the blood. |
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targets the kidney.
zona glamerosa
Stimulates sodium retention and calcium excretion. |
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targets most cells.
Stimulates glucose formation in the liver.
zona fasciculata |
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zona reticularis.
stimulates the "masculanizing" traits in body |
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| alpha cells of the Pancreas |
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| targets the liver and fat cells. elevates glucose levels by releasing glucagon |
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| elevates blood glucose levels. |
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| stimulates glucose entry into cells, thus lowering the blood glucose levels. |
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| Beta cells in the pancreas. |
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| release insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels. |
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Target: intestinal lining.
Stimulates calcium and phosphate ion absorbtion. lowers blood calcium levels, increases bone absorbtion. |
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target: bone marrow.
stimulates red blood cell production. |
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| raises blood pressure and blood volume. |
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| ANP (Atrial Naturatic Peptide) |
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target: Kidney.
Promotes water and sodium loss by kidney tubule cells. |
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targets the lymphocytes (AKA WHITE BLOOD CELLS).
Stimulates the maturation T-Lymphocytes to make functionally active immune cells. |
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targets most cells.
Stimulates maturation of sperm; and promotes secondary sex traits and behavior. |
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| supports follicle maturation; promotes secondary sex traits and behaviors. |
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Targets the Uterus.
stimulates the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining. |
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