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Physio Hormones

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action of TRH   stimulates secretion of TSH and prolactin  
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action of CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone)   stimulates secretion of ACTH  
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action of GnRH   stimulates secretion of LH and FSH  
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action of SRIF   inhibits secretion of growth hormone  
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action of GHRH   stimulates secretion of GH  
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action of PIF   inhibits secretion of prolactin  
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action of TSH   stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones  
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action of FSH   stimulates sperm maturation in sertoli cells stimulates ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, estrogen and progesterone synthesis  
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action of growth hormone   stimulates protein synthesis and overall growth  
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action of prolactin   stimulates milk production and secretion  
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action of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)   stimulates synthesis and secretion of adrenal cortical hormones (cortisol, aldosterone, etc)  
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action of MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone)   stimulates melanin synthesis  
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action of oxytocin   stimulates milk ejection and uterine contractions  
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action of ADH/vasopressin   stimulates water re-absorption in the collecting ducts  
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action of T3/T4   stimulates overall basal metabolic rate - heat production, oxygen consumption, fat, protein & CHO utilization  
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action of calcitonin   decreases serum [Ca]  
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action of parathyroid hormone   increases serum [Ca]  
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action of Cortisol   stimulates gluconeogenesis, inhibits inflammatory response, suppresses immune system  
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action of aldosterone   increases renal Na re-absorption and K secretion  
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action of DHEA and androstenedione   see action of testosterone  
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action of testosterone   stimulates speratogenesis, stimulates secondary sex characteristics  
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action of estradiol   stimulates growth and development of female reproductive system, follicular phase of menstrual cycle, development of breasts, prolactin secretion, maintains pregnancy  
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action of progesterone   stimulates luteal phase of menstrual cycle; maintains pregnancy  
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action of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)   stimulates estrogen and progesterone synthesis in corpus luteum of early pregnancy  
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action of HPL (human placental lactogen)   has growth hormone like and prolactin like actions during pregnancy  
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action of insulin   decreases blood [glucose]  
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action of glucagon   increases blood [glucose]  
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action of renin   catalyzes conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I  
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action of 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol   increase intestinal absorption of Ca; bone mineralization  
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Hormone of the posterior pituitary   Vasopressin/ADH and oxytocin  
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