anatomy final test - hormones to know Flashcards
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Thyrotropin RH (TRH)
Releases TSH from anterior pituitary
Growth Hormone RH (gh-RH)
Releases GH from anterior pituitary
Corticotropin RH (CRH)
Releases ACTH from anterior pituitary
Gonadotropin RH (GnRH)
Releases fsh and lh from anterior pituitary
Thyroid stimulating H ( TSH)
Increases thyroxine from thyroid gland
Growth hormone - (GH)
Increases growth in most tissue
Adrenocorticotropic H (ACTH)
Increases cortisol from adrenal cortex
Luteinizing H ( LH)
Stimulates ovary or testis
Follicle-stimulating H (FSH)
Stimulates ovary or testis
Oxytocin (OT)
Milk ejection by breasts, or contraction of uterus.
Thyroxine (Thyroid H; TH)
Increases metabolic rate of most cells
Calcitonin
Lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts
Parathyroid hormone
Raises blood calcium levels via action on bone, kidney, and small intestine.
Epinephrine
Enhances sympathetic response in organs with sympathetic receptors.
Norepinephrine (NE)
Enhances sympathetic response in organs with sympathetic receptors
Cortisol
Increases protein and fat breakdown in most tissues, increases stress response
Insulin
Lowers blood glucose by allowing it to enter most cells.
Estrogen
Promotes reproductive capability of primary and secondary sex organs
Progesterone
Promotes reproductive capability of breasts and uterus; sustains pregnancy
Testosterone
Promotes reproductive capability of primary and secondary sex Organs.
Melatonin
Affects the day/night cycle (and reproductive readiness in some mammals and birds)
Thymosin
Development of immune system
