hormones & glands Flashcards
1
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pineal gland
A
produces melatonin, required for sleep. (tryptophan>serotonin>melatonin)
2
Q
hypothalamus
A
releasing factors= from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary. extension of hypothalamus forms the posterior pituitary aka neurohypophysis
3
Q
ACTH
A
target organ Adrenal cortex- zona fasciculata. mineralocorticoid/glucocorticoids (gluconeogenesis when under stress or fasting. shuts down immune system.
