 | Term | Definition |
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hypothalamic-releasing hormone |
hormone produced in the hypothalamus that targets the anterior pituitary to release anterior pituitary hormones |
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hypothalamic-inhibiting hormone |
hormone produced in the hypothalamus that targets the anterior pituitary to inhibit anterior pituitary hormones |
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antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
produced in the posterior pituitary that targets the kidneys to stimulate water absorbtion of the kidneys |
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oxytocin |
hormone produced in the posterior pituitary that targets the uterus and mammary glands to stimulate uterine muscle contraction or release milk from mammary glands |
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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) |
hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that targets and stimulates the thyroid |
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) |
hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that targets and stimulates the adrenal cortex |
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gonadotropic hormone (FSH or LH) |
hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that targets the gonads to simulate egg/sperm production and sex hormone production |
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prolactin (PRL) |
hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that targets mammary glands for milk production |
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growth hormone (GH) |
hormone produced inteh anterior pituitary that targets soft tissues and bones to promote cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth |
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menalocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) |
hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that targets melanocytes in skin |
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thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) |
hormone produced in the thyroid that targets all tissues to increase metabolic rate and regulate growth and development |
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calcitonin |
hormone produced in the thyroid that targets the bones, kidneys, and intestine to lower blood calcium level |
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parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
hormone produced in the parathyroid that targets bones, kidneys, and the intestine to raise blood calcium level |
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glucocorticoids (cortisol) |
hromone produced by the adrenal cortex that targets all tissues to raise blood glucose level and stimulate the breakdown of protien |
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mineralcorticoids (aldosterone) |
hormone produced in adrenal cortex that stimulates the kidneys to stimulate reabsorbtion of sodium and excretion of potassium |
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sex hormones |
hormone produced in the adrenal cortex that targets the gonads, skin, muscles, and bones to stimulate reproductive organs and bring about sex characteristics |
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epinepherine and norepinepherine |
hormone produced in the adrenal medulla that targets the cardiac and other muscles in emergency situations to raise blood glucose level |
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insulin |
hormone produced in the pancreas that targest the liver, muscles, and adipose tissue to lower blood glucose level and promote the formation of glycogen |
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glucagon |
hormone produced by the pancreas that targets the liver, muscles, and adipose tissue to raise the blood glucose level |
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androgens (testosterone) |
hormone produced in the testes that targets gonads, skin, muscles, and bone to stimulate male characteristics |
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estrogen and progesterone |
hormone produced in the ovaries that targets gonads, skin, muscles, and bones to stimulate female characteristics |
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thymosins |
hormone produced in thymus that targets T lymphocytes to stimulate production and maturation to T lymphocytes |
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melatonin |
hormone produced in the pineal gland that targets the brain to control circadian rhythms and circannual rhythms, and may be involved in maturation of sex organs |
