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| synthesized in the hypothalamus, but secreted by the posterior pituitary. Also known as vasopressin. promotes water conservation in the kidneys |
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| synthesized in the thyroid gland. Stimulates the incorporation of calcium into bone |
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| Synthesized in the adrenal medulla. Stimulates fight or flight reaction. Increases heart rate and blood sugar. |
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| synthesized in the ovaries. Stimulates the development/maintenance of female sexual characteristics |
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| Follicle Stimulating Hormone. FSH |
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| synthesized in the anterior pituitary. stimulates maturation of ovarian follicles in females and spermogenesis in males |
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| synthesized in the pancreas. Stimulates liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the bloodstream. |
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| synthesized in the adrenal cortex. Cortisol. Fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. |
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| synthesized in the anterior pituitary. Stimulates protein synthesis and growth. |
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| synthesized in the pancreas. Stimulates cells to take up and use glucose. prevents breakdown of fat. stores glycogen in liver. |
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| synthesized in the anterior pituitary. Triggers ovulation, production of estrogen, and production of testosterone |
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| synthesized in the pineal gland. Regulates biological rhythms. |
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| synthesized in the posterior pituitary. stimulates interindividual bonding, flow of milk |
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