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19 Cards in this Set
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
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stimulates secretion of thyroid hormone
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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Stimulates secretion of the adrenal cortex hormones
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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stimulates development of ovarian follicles or Testes/Sperm
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Stimulates secretion of estrogen or testosterone
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Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone (MSH)
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stimulates synthesis of melanin pigment in the skin
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growth hormone (GH)
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stimulates growth in all organs
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Prolactin
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stimulates breast development & milk secretion in pregnancy
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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stimulates retention of water by the kidneys
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oxytocin
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stimulates uterine contractions & milk release
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releasing hormones
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stimulates the anterior pituitary's secretion of hormones
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inhibiting hormones
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inhibit the anterior pituitary's secretion of hormones
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Thyroxine (T4) & Triiodothyronine (T3)
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stimulate the energy metabolism of all cells
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Calcitonin
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Inhibits the breakdown of bone; decreases the blood Ca+ concentration
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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Stimulates the breakdown of bown; increase in blood Ca_ concentration
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Sex Hormones (androgens)
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Stimulates sexual drive in the female
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Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
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prolong & intensify nervous response during stress
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Glucagon
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stimulates liver glycogenolysis; increase in blood glucose concentration
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Insulin
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promotes glucose entry into cells, decreases blood glucose concentration
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Thymosin
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Promotes development of immune system cells
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