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| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Peptide
Acts on Thyroid Gland |
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| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Glycoprotein (Peptide)
Stimulates Gonads
Males - Spermatogenesis
Females - Ovum Maturation |
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Anterior Pituitary
Glycoprotein (Peptide)
Stimulates Gonads
Males - Testosterone Production
Females - Estrogen Production |
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Term
| Adreno-Cortico Trophic Hormone (ACTH) |
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Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Peptide
Stimulates Adrenal Cortex |
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Anterior Pituitary
Peptide
Milk Production in Mammary Glands |
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Anterior Pituitary
Peptide
Stimulates IGF secretion from liver
Overall body growth |
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| Vasopressin (Anti-Diuretic Hormone - ADH) |
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Definition
Posterior Pituitary
Peptide
Retains Water in Kidneys |
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Posterior Pituitary
Peptide
Induces Birthing
Induces Milk Excretion |
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Thyroid (C-cells)
Peptide
Reduces blood Ca2+ by inhibiting calcium absorption in intestines, inhibiting reabsorption in kidneys, and inhibiting bone osteclasts |
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Term
| Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) |
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Definition
Parathyroid
Peptide
Increases blood Ca2+ by degrading bone, increasing reabsorption in kidneys, and increasing Vitamin D production |
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Term
| Thyroid Hormone (T3 and T4) |
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Definition
Thyroid
Amino Acid Derivative
Regulates Metabolism
T4 released in greater amounts and then converted to the active form, T3 |
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Adrenal Cortex (Zona glomerulosa)
Steroid
Mineralocorticoid
Increases blood pressure
Greater Na+ reabsorption
Greater water retention
Greater K+ secretion |
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Adrenal Cortex (Zona fasciculata)
Steroid
Glucocorticoid
Stress Relief
Anti-inflammatory
Suppress immune system
Increased blood sugar
Increased fat, protein, and carb. metabolism |
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Adrenal Medulla
Catecholamine
Sympathetic Stimulation |
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| Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline) |
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Definition
Adrenal Medulla
Catecholamine
Sympathetic Stimulation
Increased heart rate & blood pressure |
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Pancreas (Beta cells)
Peptide
Decrease blood glucose
Inhibits glucagon
Stores glycogen in liver and muscles |
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Pancreas (Alpha cells)
Peptide
Increase blood glucose
Converts glycogen to glucose |
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Pancreas (Delta cells) & Hypothalamus
Peptide
Inhibits release of GH |
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Kidney
Peptide
1st step of RAS system
Increase blood volume by water retention
Induces thirst
Helps produce Angiotensin I |
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Kidney
Glycoprotein (Peptide)
Increase RBC production |
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Term
| Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) |
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Definition
Kidney
Resembles Steroid
Increase bone density |
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Term
| Atrial Natriuretic Peptide |
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Definition
Heart (Rt. Atrium)
Peptide
Powerful Vasodilator
Decrease blood pressure |
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White Adipose Tissue
Peptide
Decrease hunger and apetite |
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White Adipose Tissue
Peptide
Glucose Regulation
Fatty Acid Catabolism |
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Adrenal Cortex (Zona reticularis)
Steroid
Male Hormones
Can be converted to female hormones |
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Term
| Corticotropin-Releasing Factor (CRF) |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Peptide
ACTH synthesis in Pituitary |
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Term
| Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Peptide
Release of LH & FSH from Ant. Pituitary |
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Term
| Growth-Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Peptide
Release of GH from Ant. Pituitary |
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Term
| Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) |
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Definition
Hypothalamus
Peptide
Release of TSH from Ant. Pituitary |
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Hypothalamus
Amino Acid Derivative
Inhibit PRL secretion in Ant. Pituitary |
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