Hormones And Functions Flashcards
(13 cards)
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Prolactin
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Creates milk
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Growth hormone
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Stimulates growth and bones
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Oxytocin
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Stimulates contraction if uterus
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Anti diuretic hormone
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Conserves body water by reducing the loss of water in urine.
4
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Melatonin
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Regulates other hormones and maintains circadian rhythm
5
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Insulin
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Increases blood glucose levels and lowers blood levels
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Glucagon
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Raises blood sugar levels
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Calcitonin
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Regulates levels of calcium and phosphate
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Epinephrine
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Prepares the body for the fight or flight response
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Estrogin
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Development of female sexual characteristics in females. In males maintainers a healthy libido.
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Androgen
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Stimulates the development of masculine characteristics.
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Thyroxine
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Controls metabolism
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Parathyroid
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Raises level of calcium
