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Tropic hormoneStimulate secretion of thyroid hormones

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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Tropical hormoneStimulate secretion of adrenal cortex hormones

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Tropical hormoneFemale: stimulates maturation of ovarian follicle and ovum; stimulates secretion of estrogen; triggers ovulation; stimulates development of corpus luteum (luteinization) Male: stimulates interstitial cells of the testes to secrete testosterone

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Stimulates growth in all organs; mobilizes food molecules, causing an increase in blood glucose concentration

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Growth hormone (GH)

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Stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk secretion (milk let down) after pregnancy

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Prolactin (PRL) (lactogenic hormone)

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Stimulates retention of water by the kidneys

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Antidiuretic hormone(ADH)

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Stimulates uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy; stimulates the release of milk into the breast ducts

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Oxytocin (OT)

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Stimulate the anterior pituitary to release hormones

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Releasing hormones (RHs) (several)

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Inhibit the anterior pituitary’s secretion of hormones

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Inhibiting hormones (IHs) (several)

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Stimulate the energy metabolism of all cells

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Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)

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Stimulates the breakdown of bone; causes an increase in blood calcium concentration

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Regulate electrolyte and fluid homeostasis

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Mineralocorticoids (MCs) : aldosterone

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Stimulate gluconeogenesis, causing an increase in blood glucose concentration; also have anti-inflammatory and anti-immunity, anti-allergy effects

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Sex hormones (androgens)

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Prolong and intensify the sympathetic nervous system response during stress

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Epinephrine (Epi) (adrenaline) and noepinephrine (NR)

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Stimulates liver glycogenolysis causing an increase in blood glucose concentration

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Glucagon

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Promotes glucose entry into all cells causing a decrease in blood glucose concentration

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Insulin

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Promotes development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics

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Estrogens

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Promotes conditions required for pregnancy

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Progesterone

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Promotes development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics

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Testosterone