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DrDavila Plus on March 22, 2012

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EXTRA SLIDES

beta-endorphin
Produced: anterior pituitary
Target tissue: all types of tissue by diffusion
Action: morphine-type neurohormone; pain regulation (runners high), plays role in certain behavioral patters (alcoholism, stress, obeisity, diabetes);
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beta-endorphin Produced: anterior pituitary
Target tissue: all types of tissue by diffusion
Action: morphine-type neurohormone; pain regulation (runners high), plays role in certain behavioral patters (alcoholism, stress, obeisity, diabetes);
lipotropin Produced: anterior pituitary
Target tissue: adipose tissue
Action: helps to metabolize lipids;
precursor molecule to beta-endorphin, but is a hormone in its own right;
Pituitary Anterior Pituitary(adenohypophysis): TSH, GH, prolactin (luteotrophin, LTH), FSH, LH, ACTH, MSH, 'beta'-Endorphins, Lipotrophin; Posterior Pituitary (neurohupophysis): ASH, vasopressin, Oxytocin

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