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08. Hormones Flashcards

1
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Structure (where released from)

Growth hormone

A

Pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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Pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Luteinising hormone (LH)

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Pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Prolactin

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Pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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Pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Oxytocin

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Pituitary gland

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8
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Structure (where released from)

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

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produed by Hypothalamus, secreted by pituitary gland

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Structure (where released from)

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRG)

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Hypothalamus

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10
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Structure (where released from)

Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

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Hypothalamus

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11
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Function of this gland?

Thymus gland

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Development and maturation of T-lymphocytes, Hormone thymosin stimulates growth of immune cells

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12
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Structure (where released from)

Triiodothyronin (T3)

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Thyroid gland

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13
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Structure (where released from)

Thyroxine (T4)

A

Thyroid gland

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Structure (where released from)

Calcitonin

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Thyroid gland

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15
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Structure (where released from)

Melatonin

A

pineal gland

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Structure (where released from)

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

A

Parathyroid gland

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17
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Structure (where released from)

insulin

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pancreas (beta cells)

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18
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Structure (where released from)

glucagon

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pancreas (alpha cells)

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19
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Structure (where released from)

Adrenaline and noradrenaline

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Adrenal gland medulla

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20
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Structure (where released from)

Cortisol

A

Adrenal gland cortex

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21
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Structure (where released from)

Aldosterone

A

Adrenal gland

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22
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Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland- Regulates growth and physical development

A

Growth hormone

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23
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland Stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete steroid hormones, mainly cortisol

A

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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24
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Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland- Controls oestrogen and testosterone production as well as ovulation

A

Luteinising hormone (LH)

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25
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Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland- Controls the production of eggs and sperm

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

26
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland- Stimulates milk production

A

Prolactin

27
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland- Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

28
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Pituitary gland- Helps with lactation, childbirth

A

Oxytocin

29
Q

Which hormone?

produed by Hypothalamus, secreted by pituitary gland- Increases water reabsorption in the kidneys

A

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

30
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Hypothalamus- Stimulates the adrenal glands to release corticosteroids ? metabolism and immune response

A

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRG)

31
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Hypothalamus- Stimulates pituitary gland to secret growth hormone

A

Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

32
Q

Which structure/gland?

Released by Development and maturation of T-lymphocytes, Hormone thymosin stimulates growth of immune cells

A

Thymus gland

33
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Thyroid gland- Regulate body temperature, metabolism and heart rate

A

Triiodothyronin (T3)

34
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Thyroid gland- Regulate body temperature, metabolism and heart rate

A

Thyroxine (T4)

35
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Thyroid gland- Regulates calcium levels in the body Storage of calcium in bones Inhibits kidneys reuptake of calcium

A

Calcitonin

36
Q

Which hormone?

Released by pineal gland - sleep and wake cycles

A

Melatonin

37
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Parathyroid gland- Regulates the amounts of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

38
Q

Which hormone?

Released by pancreas (beta cells)- Decrease BSL by increasing uptake of glucose into the cells and storing as glycogen in the liver

A

insulin

39
Q

Which hormone?

Released by pancreas (alpha cells)- increase BSL by breaking down glycogen into glucose

A

glucagon

40
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Adrenal gland medulla -Responsible for the stress response fight or flight Stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system Increased heart rateIncreased metabolic rateDilation of pupilsDiversion of blood to essential organs and muscles

A

Adrenaline and noradrenaline

41
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Adrenal gland cortex- Influences metabolism blood sugar levels and has anti inflammatory effects

A

Cortisol

42
Q

Which hormone?

Released by Adrenal gland- Helps to main the bodys salt and water levels which in turn regulates blood pressure

A

Aldosterone

43
Q

function of:

Growth hormone

A

Regulates growth and physical development

44
Q

function of:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

A

Stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete steroid hormones, mainly cortisol

45
Q

function of:

Luteinising hormone (LH)

A

Controls oestrogen and testosterone production as well as ovulation

46
Q

function of:

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

A

Controls the production of eggs and sperm

47
Q

function of:

Prolactin

A

Stimulates milk production

48
Q

function of:

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

A

Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones

49
Q

function of:

Oxytocin

A

Helps with lactation, childbirth

50
Q

function of:

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

A

Increases water reabsorption in the kidneys

51
Q

function of:

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRG)

A

Stimulates the adrenal glands to release corticosteroids - metabolism and immune response

52
Q

function of:

Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

A

Stimulates pituitary gland to secret growth hormone

53
Q

function of:

Triiodothyronin (T3)

A

Regulate body temperature, metabolism and heart rate

54
Q

function of:

Thyroxine (T4)

A

Regulate body temperature, metabolism and heart rate

55
Q

function of:

Calcitonin

A

Regulates calcium levels in the body Storage of calcium in bones Inhibits kidneys reuptake of calcium

56
Q

function of:

Melatonin

A

sleep and wake cycles

57
Q

function of:

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

A

Regulates the amounts of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood

58
Q

insulin

A

Decrease BSL by increasing uptake of glucose into the cells and storing as glycogen in the liver

59
Q

function of:

Glucagon

A

increase BSL by breaking down glycogen into glucose

60
Q

function of:

Adrenaline and Noradrenaline

A

Responsible for the stress response fight or flight Stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system Increased heart rateIncreased metabolic rateDilation of pupils Diversion of blood to essential organs and muscles

61
Q

function of:

Cortisol

A

Influences metabolism blood sugar levels and has anti inflammatory effects

62
Q

function of:

Aldosterone

A

Helps to main the bodys salt and water levels which in turn regulates blood pressure

Allied Health Yr 2 C (12 decks)

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