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a+p- endocrine exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cortisol | stress increase in blood glucose |
| melatonin | sleep and wake cycles |
| glucagon | increase in blood glucose, glycogen breakdown in the liver |
| oxytocin | contractions and mammary gland, milk ejection |
| TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) | thyroid gland released thyroid hormones |
| aldosterone | sodium in blood (blood pressure) |
| prolactin | stimulation of milk |
| epinephrine | fight or flight response |
| insulin | lowers blood glucose , increased cellular uptake |
| PTH (Parathyroid hormone) | calcium from bones into blood |
| GH (growth hormone) | bone growth and metabolism |
| ADH (antidiuretic hormone) | water reabsorbed by the kidneys |
| calcitonin | lowers blood calcium levels (bone breakdown) |
| LH (Luteinizing hormone) | ovulation and testosterone production |
| thyroxine (t4) | increase metabolism and temp |
| nor-epinephrine | alertness during fight or flight |
| FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) | production of eggs or sperm |