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hypothalamus (hormones)

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pituitary-regulating hormones

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neurohypophysis (pituitary gland- posterior) (hormones)

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH), vasopressin, oxytocin, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

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hypothalamus (functions)

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either stimulates or inhibits pituitary secretions

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neurohypophysis (pituitary gland - posterior) (functions)

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increases water reabsorption, stimulates uterine contractions and lactation, stimulates the production of melanin

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adenohypophysis (pituitary gland - anterior) (hormones)

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growth hormone (GH), somatotrophic hormone (STH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin

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adenhypophysis (pituitary gland - anterior) (functions)

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stimulates bone and muscle growth; regulates some metabolic functions (like rate that cells utilize carbs and fats); stimulates secretion of adrenal cortex hormones; stimulates development of ova and production of female hormones; stimulates breast development and milk produciton

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thryroid (hormones)

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thyroxine (T4); triiodothyronine (T3); calcitonin

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thryoid (function)

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regulates metabolism; stimulates growth; lowers blood calcium as necessary

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parathyroid (hormones)

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parathromone, parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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parathyroid (function)

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increases blood calcium

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adrenal medulla (hormones)

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epinephrine (adrenaline); norepinephrine (noreadrenaline)

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adrenal medulla (functions)

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works with sympathetic nervous system to react to stress

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adrenal cortex (hormones)

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glucocorticoids (cortisol, corticocosteroids, corticosterone); mineralcorticoids (aldosterone), gonadocorticoids (androgens)

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adrenal cortex (functions)

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affects metabolism, growth, and aids in electrolyte and laid balances

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pancreas (islets of Langerhans) (hormones)

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insulin, glucagon

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pancreas (in islets of Langerhans) (functions)

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maintains homeostasis in blood glucose concentration

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pineal gland (hormones)

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melatonin

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pineal gland (functions)

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affects sexual functions and wake-sleep cycles

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ovaries (hormones)

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estrogen, progesterone

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ovaries (functions)

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promotes development of female sex characteristics, menstrual cycle, reproductive functions

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thymus gland (hormones)

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thymosin, thymic humoral factor (THF), factor thymic serum (FTS)

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thymus gland (functions)

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aids in development of T cells and some B cells; function not well understood

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testes (hormones)

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androgen, testosterone

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testes (functions)

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promotes development of male sex characteristics, sperm production