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most potent at controlling metabolism

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The Thyroid

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Acts on gonads

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Gonadotropins: Luteinizing and Follicle Stimulating Hormones. Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are called gonadotropins because stimulate the gonads - in males, the testes, and in females, the ovaries. They are not necessary for life, but are essential for reproduction.

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steroid hormones

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enter the target cells and have a direct effect on the DNA of the nucleus

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thyroid gland

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produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone growth

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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stimulates secretion from thyroid gland

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The location of the pituitary gland

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base of the brain

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location of pineal gland

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center of brain

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Ovaries

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Glands that produce the egg cells and hormones

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Thyroxine (T4)

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Secreted by the thyroid gland; also called tetraiodothyronine. T4 increases metabolism in cells.

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What is the job of the anti-diuretic hormone? Which gland releases this?

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ADH is also called arginine vasopressin. It's a hormone made by the hypothalamus in the brain and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It tells your kidneys how much water to conserve. ADH constantly regulates and balances the amount of water in your blood.

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adrenal glands

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A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress.

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Triiodothyronine (T3)

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Secreted by the thyroid gland; T3 increases metabolism in cells.

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Which hormone controls the secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex?

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hormone ACTH

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pineal gland

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secretes melatonin

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milk synthesis

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Usually inhibited by dopamine (PIF). Hypothalamus controlled. PRF [prolactin releasing factor] releases prolactin from anterior pituitary [VIP?]. Stimulates gland cells. Increases milk secretion.

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cell division

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the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells

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The location of the Adrenal glands

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on top of the kidneys

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pineal gland

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secretes melatonin

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Glucagon

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A protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin.

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What hormone stimulates the body cells to grow and divide?

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growth hormone

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metabolic rate

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the rate at which the body uses energy

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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causes ovulation; stimulates the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum; causes the secretion of testosterone in the testes

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the location of the pancreas

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posterior to the stomach

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circadian rhythm

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the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle

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adrenaline (epinephrine)

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secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure

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Which specific thyroid hormone controls these functions

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The pituitary gland and hypothalamus both control the thyroid. When thyroid hormone levels drop too low, the hypothalamus secretes TSH Releasing Hormone (TRH), which alerts the pituitary to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

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Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)

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a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that has a stimulatory effect on the nervous system

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nonsteroid hormones

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Some are protein hormones. Many of which remain at the cell surface and act through a second messenger usually a substance called adenosine monophosphate (AMP). Most hormones affect the cell activity by altering the rate of protein synthesis

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Insulin

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A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics

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What is cortisol? What all does cortisol do?

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Cortisol can help control blood sugar levels, regulate metabolism, help reduce inflammation, and assist with memory formulation. It has a controlling effect on salt and water balance and helps control blood pressure. ... All of these functions make cortisol a crucial hormone to protect overall health and well-being

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regulates blood calcium

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parathyroid hormone

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What two hormones are considered "gonadotropins?"

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Luteinizing and Follicle Stimulating Hormones

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location of thyroid gland

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inferior to the larynx

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Melatonin

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A hormone manufactured by the pineal gland that produces sleepiness.

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pancreas function

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regulates blood sugar (insulin & glucagon) Secretes pancreatic juice which breaks down all categories of food produces digestive enzymes for fats, carbs, and proteins

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What is the job of Thyroxine? What releases thyroxine?

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Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It plays vital roles in digestion, heart and muscle function, brain development and maintenance of bones.

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Differentiate the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex.

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The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of an adrenal gland. ... The adrenal medulla is located inside the adrenal cortex in the center of an adrenal gland. It produces "stress hormones," including adrenaline.

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Testies

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the male reproductive organ that makes sperm and testosterone

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Which hormone controls the secretion of hormones from the thyroid gland?

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thyrotrophin

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pituitary gland

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The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.

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What are the jobs of oxytocin?

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The two main actions of oxytocin in the body are contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation.

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controls secretion of cortical hormones

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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regulates the growth of the body

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Calcitonin (CT)

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Secreted by the thyroid gland; inhibits bone resorption by osteoclasts.

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

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Insulin

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A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics

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