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PhysiologyEndocrine

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Anterior Pituitary gland regulated by and connected to the hypothalamus; allows transport of hormones from the hypothalamus prior to entering the bloodstream
Epinephrine hormone controlled by neural regulation which provides energy bursts during the fight or flight response
GHRH growth hormone-releasing hormone which triggers the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary
Homeostasis body’s ability to regulate its processes and remain balanced in its function
Hormonal Response response involving the release of hormones in response to another hormone
Humoral Response response involving the release of hormones in response to bodily fluid changes
Hypothalamus region of the brain above the pituitary gland, responsible for hormone production and regulation
Negative Feedback system which is used in the body to return to homeostasis; in the endocrine system it controls hormone release in the body
Neural Response response involving the nervous system directly stimulating endocrine glands to release or inhibit hormone production
Norepinephrine hormone which provides energy bursts during the fight or flight response
Oxytocin hormone responsible for uterine contractions, and feelings of love and closeness; regulated by the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary gland
Posterior Pituitary gland regulated by and connected to the hypothalamus which does not produce its own hormones, but stores and secretes hormones from the hypothalamus
TRH thyrotropin-releasing hormone; released from the hypothalamus to trigger the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
TSH thyroid stimulating hormone; stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroid hormone
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