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Which hormone is produced by the Pituitary Gland?
Which hormone is produced by the Pituitary Gland?
- Testosterone
- Growth Hormone (GH) (correct)
- Melatonin
- Epinephrine
What does Growth Hormone (GH) do?
What does Growth Hormone (GH) do?
Stimulates Growth
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
Regulates Adrenal cortex
What does Luteinizing Hormone (LH) regulate?
What does Luteinizing Hormone (LH) regulate?
What is the role of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
What is the role of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
What does Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) do?
What does Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) do?
What is the function of Prolactin (PRL)?
What is the function of Prolactin (PRL)?
What role does Oxytocin play in the body?
What role does Oxytocin play in the body?
Which hormones are associated with the Thyroid?
Which hormones are associated with the Thyroid?
What does T3 & T4 regulate?
What does T3 & T4 regulate?
What does Calcitonin do?
What does Calcitonin do?
Which hormones are produced by the Adrenal Gland?
Which hormones are produced by the Adrenal Gland?
What is the function of Epinephrine?
What is the function of Epinephrine?
What is the role of Aldosterone?
What is the role of Aldosterone?
What does Cortisol do?
What does Cortisol do?
What function does the Sex Hormone have?
What function does the Sex Hormone have?
What role do Testes play in male development?
What role do Testes play in male development?
What does the Pineal Gland secrete?
What does the Pineal Gland secrete?
What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
What is the function of the Thymus?
What is the function of the Thymus?
What hormones are produced by the Pancreas?
What hormones are produced by the Pancreas?
What does Insulin do?
What does Insulin do?
What role does Glucagon play?
What role does Glucagon play?
What is the function of the Ovaries?
What is the function of the Ovaries?
Flashcards
Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone (GH)
Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Regulates the adrenal cortex and steroid hormone production.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Regulates sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) in the ovaries and testes.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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Prolactin (PRL)
Prolactin (PRL)
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin
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T3 & T4
T3 & T4
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin
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Aldosterone
Aldosterone
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Epinephrine
Epinephrine
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Cortisol
Cortisol
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Testes
Testes
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Melatonin
Melatonin
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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Thymosins (Thymus)
Thymosins (Thymus)
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Insulin
Insulin
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Glucagon
Glucagon
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Estrogen
Estrogen
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Which gland produces Growth Hormone (GH)?
Which gland produces Growth Hormone (GH)?
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What do T3 & T4 regulate?
What do T3 & T4 regulate?
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What does Calcitonin do?
What does Calcitonin do?
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What is the role of Aldosterone?
What is the role of Aldosterone?
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What does Insulin do?
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Study Notes
Pituitary Gland
- Secretes key hormones: Growth Hormone (GH), Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), Prolactin (PRL), and Oxytocin.
- Growth Hormone (GH) stimulates overall growth.
- ACTH regulates the activity of the adrenal cortex.
- LH is responsible for controlling sex hormone release.
- FSH promotes the production of eggs in females and sperm in males.
- ADH helps in retaining water in the kidneys to regulate hydration.
- Prolactin (PRL) is essential for milk production.
- Oxytocin triggers uterine contractions during childbirth.
Thyroid
- Produces hormones T3 and T4, crucial for energy metabolism.
- Calcitonin helps regulate calcium levels by lowering blood calcium from bones.
Adrenal Gland
- Releases hormones such as Epinephrine, Aldosterone, Cortisol, and Sex Hormones.
- Epinephrine increases heart rate and prepares the body for fight-or-flight responses.
- Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium balance to maintain blood pressure.
- Cortisol assists in the breakdown of fats and proteins for energy.
- Sex Hormones are vital for male and female reproductive functions.
Testes
- Produce Testosterone, which is essential for male development and reproductive functions.
Pineal Gland
- Secretes Melatonin, which regulates sleep cycles and circadian rhythms.
Parathyroid Gland
- Produces Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), essential for regulating blood calcium levels.
Thymus
- Produces Thymosins that are important for immune system functions.
Pancreas
- Produces Insulin and Glucagon to regulate blood glucose levels.
- Insulin lowers blood glucose, facilitating cellular uptake.
- Glucagon (from alpha cells) raises blood glucose levels when necessary.
Ovaries
- Produce Estrogen, which is crucial for female development and reproductive health.
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