Hormones/Function
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
TSH (Thyroid stimulating Hormone) - Causes thyroid to release its hormones (T3 & T4)
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) - Causes Adrenal gland to secrete its hormones
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) - Egg development and estrogen production in ovaries, sperm production in testes
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
LH (Luteinizing Hormone) - Triggers ovulation and progesterone production in women, helps testes produce testoterone in men
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
GH (Growth Hormone) - Promotes cellular growth and replication
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) - Stimulates melanocytes to produce meanin in skin
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ANTERIOR PITUITARY
Prolactin - Breast development and milk production
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) - Causes the reabsorbtion of water in the kidneys increasing fluid volume
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POSTERIOR PITUITARY
Oxytocin - Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction
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PINEAL GLAND
Melantonin - Establishes day-night sleep cycles (circadian rhythms)
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THYROID GLAND
Thyroxine (T4) - Regulates metabolism of cells in the body
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THYROID GLAND
Calcitonin - Decreases calcium ion levels using osteoblasts in bone
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PARATHYROID GLAND
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) - Increases calcium ion levels using osteoclasts in bone
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ADRENAL GLAND (Medulla)
Catecholamines (Epinephrine & Norepinephrine) - Stimulates sympathetic nervous system to increase adrenergic actions
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ADRENAL GLAND (Cortex)
Cortisol - Anti inflammatory response
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ADRENAL GLAND (Cortex)
Aldosterone - Reabsorbs sodium ion in kidneys conserving water
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ADRENAL GLAND (Cortex)
Androgens - Increases sex drive in women
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KIDNEY
Renin - Binds with angiotensinogen to form angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor
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PANCREAS (Alpha Cells)
Glucagon - Stimulates the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose increasing blood glucose levels
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PANCREAS (Beta Cells)
Insulin - Stimulates glucose transport into cells decreasing blood glucose levels
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OVARY
Estrogen - Helps follicles to mature, female secondary sex characteristics
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OVARY
Progesterone - Prepares uterus for egg implatntation
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TESTES
Testosterone - Male secondary sex characteristics, sperm development