Endocrine System : Hormones
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jrickert13 on February 20, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Calcitonin | Target: intestine, kidney, bone Decreases blood Ca level, increases excretion of Ca by kidney & slows intestine absorption. Source: Thyroid |
| Insulin | Target: Cell membranes Facilitates transport of glucose into cells; lowers glucose level in blood Source: Pancreas |
| Estrogen | Target: General (many regions and organs) Development of secondary sex characteristics, bone growth, sex drive Source: Ovary |
| Prolactin | Target: Breasts Milk production Source: Anterior Pituitary |
| Epinephrine | Target: General (many regions and organs) Increases heart rate and blood pressure. Directs blood to brain & muscles Source: Adrenal Gland (medulla) |
| Oxytocin | Target: Breasts & Uterus Stimulates release of milk, contraction of smooth muscle in childbirth and orgasm Source: Posterior Pituitary |
| Glucagon | Target: Liver Stimulates liver to convert glycogen to glucose, elevates blood glucose level Source: Pancreas |
| Antidiuretic hormone | Target: Kidney Increases water uptake in kidney (decreases urine volume) Source: Posterior Pituitary |
| Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone | Target: Thyroid Secretes hormones- stimulates thyroid Source: Anterior Pituitary (Trophic) |
| Thyroxin (T4) | Target: General (no specific organs) Increases oxidation of carbohydrates, stimulates growth and brain development Source: Thyroid |
| Testosterone | Target: General (many regions and organs) Differentiate male sex organs in embryo, secondary sex char., sex drive, bone growth Source: Testis |
| Lutenizing Hormone | Target: Mature ovarian follicle Stimulates ovulation, conversion of follicle to corpus luteum, and production of progerterone Source: Anterior Hormone (trophic) |
| ACTH | Target: Adrenal Cortex Adrenocorticotropic hormone, produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex regulates the production of cortisol(steriod hormone) from anterior pituitary\ Source: Anterior Pituitary (trophic) |
| FSH | Target: Ovary, Testes a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates sperm-forming cells in male mammals Source: Anterior Pituitary (trophic) |
| Endorphins | Target:Brain "morphine within"--natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure. Source: Anterior Pituitary (trophic) |
| GH | Target: Bone, Muscle Secreted directly by anterior pituitary; Growth Hormone, aka Somatotrophin; promotes bone and muscle growth Source: Anterior Pituitary |
| Cortisol | Target: General Cells A type of glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex. It converts amino acids to glucose, helps to breakdown fats to fatty acids. Decreases glucose uptake by the muscles and increases blood sugar in response to stress. Strong anti-inflammatory properties. Source: Adrenal Gland (cortex) |
| Melatonin | Target: Bone Marrow Hormone released by the pineal gland in response to daily cycles of light and dark. Circadian Rhythms) Source: Pineal Glad |
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