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Hormone Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACTH | stimulates the production of cortisol |
| ADH | stimulates the kidneys to retain water and constricts blood vessels |
| aldosterone | regulates blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and fluid volume |
| calcitonin | stimulates the deposit of calcium into the bones and lowers blood calcium levels |
| cortisol | regulates blood glucose levels and helps metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats |
| epinephrine | triggers the body's fight-or-flight response |
| FSH | stimulates ovulation and controls menstruation |
| GH | stimulates body growth and development |
| insulin | regulates the absorption of glucose into blood cells |
| LH | helps regulate puberty |
| MSH | stimulates the production of skin pigment |
| oxytocin | stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and release of milk in females who are breastfeeding |
| progesterone | helps maintain pregnancy |
| TSH | stimulates the thyroid gland and helps regulate thyroid function |
| T3 | controls metabolism and body temperature |