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Endo. Hormones
Endocrine System, Pharmacology week 4, Hormones and their organs and their effec
| Hormone | Target Organ | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Growth Stimulating Hormone | All body tissue | Stimulates growth and repair |
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | Thyroid gland | Stimulates production and release of thyroxine |
| Adrenocortictropic hormone | Adrenal cortex | Stimulates production and secretion of cortisol |
| Follicle-stimulating Hormone | Male and Female Gonads | Stimulate development of sperm and ovum |
| Luteinizing Hormone | Male and Female | Controls production of sex hormones |
| Prolactin | Mammary glands | milk production |
| antidieuretic hormone | Kidneys | Kidney functions |
| oxytocin | Uteral organs | Labor and pregnancy |