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1
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What does Insulin do?

A

Regulates the transport of glucose to the body’s cells

2
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What does Glucagon do?

A

Increases blood sugar by causing conversion of glycogen to glucose

3
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What does Growth hormone (GH; somatotropin) do?

A

Increases bone and tissue growth

4
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What does Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) do?

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Stimulates production of thyroxine and growth of the thyroid gland

5
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What does Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) do?

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Stimulates secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex, especially cortisol

6
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What does Gonadotropins (Follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH) do?

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Stimulates growth of eggs and ovarian hormone secretion

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What does Luteinizing hormone (LH) do?

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Promotes ovulation

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