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| Paired endocrine glands located superior to the kidneys; each consists of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. Cortex secretes mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens. Medulla secretes catecholamines. |
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| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) |
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| Anterior pituitary hormone that influences the activity of the adrenal cortex. |
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| Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion by the kidney |
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| Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) |
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| Peptide hormone from atria of the heart that regulates sodium and water excretion. |
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| A hormone with testosterone-like actions. |
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| Outer portion of adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones. |
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| Modified sympathetic ganglion; the inner portion of the adrenal gland that produces catecholamines. |
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| The active form of Vitamin D which promotes absorption of dietary calcium in the small intestine. |
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| Glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. |
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| Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) |
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| Hypothalamic hormone that regulates secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary. |
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| Hypothalamic hormone that regulates secretion of prolactin from the anterior pituitary. Also functions as neurotransmitter. |
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| Chief hormone produced by the adrenal medulla; also called adrenalin. |
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| Hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells. |
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| Female sex hormone produced by the ovary; during puberty promotes development of secondary sex characteristics, and is necessary for production of the ovum. |
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| Hormone formed by alpha cells of islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; raises the glucose level of blood. |
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| Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) |
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| Hypothalamic hormone that stimulates release of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) from the anterior pituitary. |
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| Peptide hormone from the pancreas that promotes transport of glucose and fuel storage, thus lowering blood glucose. |
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| Steroid hormone secreted by the ovary and placenta. Regulates ovarian function, uterine lining, breast development, and is required for pregnancy. |
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| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
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| Hormone released by the parathyroid glands that regulates blood calcium level. |
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| Male sex hormone produced by the testes; during puberty promotes development of the secondary sex characteristics, and is necessary for normal sperm production. |
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| Hypothalamic hormone that inhibits secretion of growth hormone. |
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