Hormone Secreted - Function Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the function of cortisol?
Controls key functions in the body; acts as an anti-inflammatory; maintains blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength; regulates salt and water balance.
Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
Affects water retention in kidneys; controls blood pressure
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Controls production of sex hormone (oestrogen and testosterone) and the production of eggs and sperm.
Growth hormone (GH)
Affects growth and development; stimulates protein production; affects fat distribution.
Luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Controls production of sex hormones (Oestrogen and Testosterone) and the production of eggs and sperm.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones
Glucagon
Raises blood sugar levels
Insulin
Lowers blood sugar levels; stimulates metabolism of glucose, protein and fat
Oestrogen
Affects development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive development,important for functioning of uterus and breast; also protects bone health.
Progesterone
Stimulates the lining of the uterus for fertilisation; prepares the breasts for milk production.
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Most important regular of blood calcium levels
Thyroid hormone
Controls metabolism; also affects growth, maturation, nervous system activity, and metabolism.
Testosterone
Develop and maintain male sexual characteristics and maturation
Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
Regulates growth hormone release in the pituitary gland
Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)
Regulates thyroid stimulating hormone release in the pituitary gland.
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
Regulates LH/FSH production in the pituitary gland
Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
Regulates adrenocorticotropic release in the pituitary gland.
