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Located in the Brain
releases hormones |
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–Anterior lobe
–Posterior lobe |
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| Antidiuretic and Oxytocin |
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–ADH or vasopressin
–Paraventricular nucleus
–Water balance and osmolarity
–Reduces water loss through urination |
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–Supraoptic nucleus
–Milk Ejection |
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| Hormones that regulate the secretion of hormones |
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| stimulate the rate and directionality of growth. |
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•Glandular tissue in the brain
•Secretes melatonin |
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–May be involved in circadian rhythms
–Plays an important role in the timing of seasonal processes in mammals |
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Tetraiodothyronine
Regulate metabolism |
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Triiodothyronine
Regulate metabolism |
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on top of kidneys
Adrenocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone)
Glucocorticoids (cortisol)
Sex Hormones(Androgens) |
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•Secretory cells = chromaffin cells
–80% epinephrine
–20% norepinephrine
–<1% dopamine
•Under neural control |
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•Acinar and duct cells
–Secrete fluid and enzymes
–Secretions enter the digestive tract via the pancreatic duct |
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•Islets of Langerhans
–Alpha cells: glucagon
–Beta cells: Insulin
–Delta cells: Somatostatin
–F cells: Pancreatic polypeptide |
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