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Topic 1: Endocrine System (Advanced) Flashcards

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What does TRH stand for?

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Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone – stimulates the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary

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What does CRH stand for?

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Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone – stimulates the release of ACTH from the anterior pituitary

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What does GnRH stand for?

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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone – stimulates the release of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary

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What does GHRH stand for?

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Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone – stimulates release of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary

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What does GHIH stand for?

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Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (Somatostatin) – inhibits release of GH and TSH

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What does PIH stand for?

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Prolactin-Inhibiting Hormone – inhibits the secretion of prolactin

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What does TSH stand for?

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone – stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4

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What does ACTH stand for?

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone – stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol

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What does LH stand for?

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Luteinizing Hormone – triggers ovulation and testosterone production

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What does FSH stand for?

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone – stimulates gamete production and estrogen secretion

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What does GH stand for?

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Growth Hormone – promotes growth and metabolism

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What does PRL stand for?

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Prolactin – stimulates milk production

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What does ADH stand for?

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Antidiuretic Hormone – promotes water retention in kidneys

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What does OT stand for?

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Oxytocin – stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection

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What does T3 stand for?

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Triiodothyronine – regulates metabolism

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What does T4 stand for?

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Thyroxine – regulates metabolism

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What does CT stand for?

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Calcitonin – lowers blood calcium levels

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What does PTH stand for?

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Parathyroid Hormone – increases blood calcium levels

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What does EPI stand for?

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Epinephrine – enhances fight-or-flight response

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What does NE stand for?

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Norepinephrine – supports alertness and blood pressure

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What does ALD stand for?

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Aldosterone – promotes sodium and water retention

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What does COR stand for?

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Cortisol – helps regulate metabolism and stress response

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What does INS stand for?

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Insulin – lowers blood glucose

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What does GCG stand for?

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Glucagon – raises blood glucose

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What does MEL stand for?
Melatonin – regulates sleep-wake cycles
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What does EST stand for?
Estrogen – regulates female secondary sex characteristics
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What does PROG stand for?
Progesterone – maintains uterine lining for pregnancy
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What does TEST stand for?
Testosterone – develops male secondary sex characteristics
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What is the acronym for Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone – stimulates the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary?
TRH
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What is the acronym for Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone – stimulates the release of ACTH from the anterior pituitary?
CRH
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What is the acronym for Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone – stimulates the release of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary?
GnRH
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What is the acronym for Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone – stimulates release of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?
GHRH
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What is the acronym for Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (Somatostatin) – inhibits release of GH and TSH?
GHIH
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What is the acronym for Prolactin-Inhibiting Hormone – inhibits the secretion of prolactin?
PIH
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What is the acronym for Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone – stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4?
TSH
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What is the acronym for Adrenocorticotropic Hormone – stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol?
ACTH
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What is the acronym for Luteinizing Hormone – triggers ovulation and testosterone production?
LH
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What is the acronym for Follicle-Stimulating Hormone – stimulates gamete production and estrogen secretion?
FSH
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What is the acronym for Growth Hormone – promotes growth and metabolism?
GH
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What is the acronym for Prolactin – stimulates milk production?
PRL
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What is the acronym for Antidiuretic Hormone – promotes water retention in kidneys?
ADH
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What is the acronym for Oxytocin – stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection?
OXT
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What is the acronym for Triiodothyronine – regulates metabolism?
T3
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What is the acronym for Thyroxine – regulates metabolism?
T4
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What is the acronym for Calcitonin – lowers blood calcium levels?
CT
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What is the acronym for Parathyroid Hormone – increases blood calcium levels?
PTH
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What is the acronym for Epinephrine – enhances fight-or-flight response?
EPI
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What is the acronym for Norepinephrine – supports alertness and blood pressure?
NE
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What is the acronym for Aldosterone – promotes sodium and water retention?
ALD
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What is the acronym for Cortisol – helps regulate metabolism and stress response?
CORT
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What is the acronym for Insulin – lowers blood glucose?
INS
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What is the acronym for Glucagon – raises blood glucose?
GLUC
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What is the acronym for Melatonin – regulates sleep-wake cycles?
MT
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What is the acronym for Estrogen – regulates female secondary sex characteristics?
EST
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What is the acronym for Progesterone – maintains uterine lining for pregnancy?
PROG
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What is the acronym for Testosterone – develops male secondary sex characteristics?
TEST
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What is the chemical name for Prolactin Inhibiting Hormone (PIH)?
Dopamine
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What is the chemical name for Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?
Vasopressin
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What is the chemical name for Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)?
Somatocrinin
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What is the chemical name for Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)?
Somatostatin
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What is the chemical name for Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone (TRH)?
Thyroliberin
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What is the chemical name for Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH)?
Corticotropin-releasing factor
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What is another name for Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)?
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH)
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What is another name for Adrenaline?
Epinephrine
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What is another name for Noradrenaline?
Norepinephrine
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What is the chemical name for Thyroxine (T4)?
Tetraiodothyronine
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What is the chemical name for Triiodothyronine (T3)?
Triiodothyronine | suprise!
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What is another name for Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
Parathormone
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What is the chemical name for Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF)?
Somatomedin C
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What is the medicinal name for Cortisol?
Hydrocortisone
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What are other names for Estrogen?
Estradiol (primary), Estrone, Estriol, Oestrogen | Yes, these are all the same thing.

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