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21 Cards in this Set
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Pineal Body
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Melatonin
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Involved in biological rhythms. Regulated by light and dark cycles.
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Pituitary Gland - Posterior
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Oxytocin
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Stimulates contraction of uterus and the milk "let down" reflex. Regulated by the nervous system.
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Pituitary Gland - Posterior
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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Promotes retention of water by kidneys. Regulated by hypothalamus in response to water/salt imbalance.
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Pituitary Gland - Anterior
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Growth Hormone
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Stimulates growth (bone and muscle) and metabolism. Regulated by hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones.
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Pituitary Gland - Anterior
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Prolactin (PRL)
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Stimulates milk production. Regulated by hypothalamic hormones.
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Pituitary Gland - Anterior
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Stimulates production of ova and sperm. Regulated by the hypothalamus.
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Pituitary Gland - Anterior
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) also known as interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSA)
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Stimulates ovaries and testes. Regulated by the hypothalamus.
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Pituitary Gland - Anterior
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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Stimulates thyroid gland. Regulated by thyroxine in blood and the hypothalamus.
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Pituitary Gland - Anterior
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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Stimulates adrenal cortx to secrete glucocorticoids. Regulated by glucocorticoids and the hypothalamus.
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Thyroid
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Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3) |
Stimulates metabolism. Regulated by TSH.
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Thyroid
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Calcitonin
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Reduces blood calcium level. Regulated by the calcium level in blood.
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Parathyroid
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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Raises blood calcium level. Regulated by calcium in the blood.
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Thymus
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Thymosin
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Programs T lymphocytes. Regulated by Unknown.
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Adrenal - Medulla
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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
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Rise blood glucose level, increase rate of metabolism, constrict blood vessels. Regulates by the nervous system - sympathetic division.
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Adrenal - Cortex
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Glucocorticoids
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Increase blood glucose. Regulated by ACTH.
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Adrenal - Cortex
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Mineralocorticoids
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Promote reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys. Regulated by changes in blood volume or blood pressure. Na+ and K+ levels in blood.
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Pancreas
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Insulin
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Reduces blood glucose. Regulated by glucose level in blood.
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Pancreas
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Glucagon
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Raises blood glucose. Regulated by glucose level in blood.
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Gonads - Testes
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Androgens
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Support sperm formation; develop and maintain male secondary sex characteristic. Regulated by FSH and LH.
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Gonads - Ovaries
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Estrogen
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Stimulates uterine lining growth. Maintain and develop secondary female sex characteristics. Regulated by FSH and LH.
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Gonads - Ovaries
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Progesterone
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Promotes growth of uterine lining. Regulated by FSH and LH.
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