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Endocrine: Hormones
Hormones involved with the Endocrine System
Question | Answer |
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List the 7 Anterior Pituitary Hormones | Growth Hormone, Prolactin, Adrenocorticotropic, Thyroid-Stimulating (Thyropic) Hormone, Gonadtropic Hormone, Follicle-Stimulating Hormones, Luteinizing Hormone, Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone. |
List the 2 Posterior Pituitary Hormones | Oxytocin, Anti-diuretic Hormones |
List the Intermediate Pituitary Hormone | Melanin-Stimulating Hormone |
GROWTH HORMONE | Builds and stimulates growth of muscles and long bones. |
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE | Regulates activity of adrenal cortex (which makes cortisol) |
THYROTROPIC HORMONE | Influences growth of thyroid |
FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE | Stimulates development of eggs in ovaries and sperm in testes. |
INTERSTITIAL CELL STIMULATING HORMONE | Males: Stimulates testosterone production by interstitial cells. |
OXYTOCIN | stimulates uterine contraction during labor. Causes prolactation. |
ANTI-DIURETIC HORMONE | Inhibits urine production. Kidneys suck more water so blood levels rise. |
MELANIN-STIMULATING HORMONE | Makes melanin. Responds to UV light (makes you tan). |