Endocrine System
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| Adrenal Cortex | aldosterone; androgens;cortisone
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| Adrenal medulla | epinephrine; norepinephrine
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| Ovaries | estrogen; progesterone
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| Pancreatid islets | glucagon; insulin
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| Parathyroid glands | PTH
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| Pineal gland | melatonin
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| Pituitary gland | ACTH (adrenocrticotropic); ADH (adntidiuretic hormone); FSH (follicle stimulating hormone); GH (growth hormone); LTH (lactogenic hormone); LH (luteinizing hormone); OXT (oxytocin); TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
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| Placenta | HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
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| Thymus | thymosin
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| Thyroid gland | calcitonin; thyroxine (T4); triiodonthyronine(T3)
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| Works with parathyroid to regulate calcium levels in blood and tissues | calcitonin
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| Regulates the rate of metabolism | T3 & T4
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| Plays important role in immune system | thymosin
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| stimulates secretion of hormones by thyroid gland | TSH
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| Stimulates development of male secondary sex characteristics | testosterone
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| Testicles | Testosterone
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| Stimulates secretion of hormones required to maintain pregnancy | HCG
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| Stimulates uterine contractions, causes mild to flow after birth | oxytocin
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| Stimulates ovulation in female, testtosterone secretion in male | LH
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| Stimulates and mantains the secretion of breast milk | LTH
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| Regulates growth of bone, muscle and other body tissues. | GH
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| FSH | Stimulates growth of ova in female, sperm in male
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| Helps control BP by reducing the amount of water excreted | ADH
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| ACTH | Stimulates the grwoth and secretions of the adrenal cortex
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| Melatonin | Influences the sleep/wake cycle
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| Works with calcitonin to regulate calcijm levels in blood and tissues | PTH
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| Glucagon | Increases level of glucose in bloodstream
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| Regulates the transport of glucose to body cells and stimulates conversion of excess glucose to glycogen for storage | Insulin
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| Progesterone | Completes preparation of the uterus for possible pregnancy
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| Estrogen | Develops and maintains female secondary sex characteristics and regulates menstrual cycle
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| Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system | Norepinephrine
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| Epinephrine | Stimulates the sympathethic nervous system
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| Cortisol | Rebulates metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also acts as an anti-inflammatory
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| Influence sex-related characteristics | androgen
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| Aldosterone | Aids in regulating levels of salt and water in the body
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