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endocrine system h
hormones
Question | Answer |
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Lactogenic (lth) or prolactin to stimulate the secretion of milk | pituitary |
Melatonin to delay puberty and may also regulate sleep/wake cycles | pineal |
mineralocorticoids to regulate the absorption of sodium and the elimination of potassium in the kidney | adrenal |
thyroxine to increase metabolic rate | thyroid |
thymosin to stimulate the production of antibodies in early life | thymus |
oxytocin to cause contraction of the uterus during childhood | pituitary |
serotonin to prevent vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the brain | pineal |
adrenocorticoids to stimulate growth and secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland | pituitary |
glucocorticoids to aid in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates | adrenal |
thyrocalcitonin to accer |