Endocrine Hormones 353

What is a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?

-Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thryoid hormones
What is adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

-Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroids
What is follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?

-Stimulates secretion of estrogen and the development of ova in the female and sperm in the male
What is a luetenzing hormoen (LH)?

-Stimulates ovulation in the female and scretion of sex hormones in both females and males
What is a growth hormone (GH)?

-Effects systemically
What is a Antidiurectic hormone (ADH)?

-Regulates fluid volume by stimulating reabsorption of water in the kidneys
What is oxytocin?

-Stimulates ejection of milk into mammary ducts and contraction of uterine smooth muscle
What is T3 and T4?

-From the thyroid, affects metabolic rate, carb and lipid metabolism, growth and development, and nervous system activity.
What is Calcitonin?

-Produced by C cells of the thyroid in response to high circulating calcium levels
What is parathroid hormone?

-Regulates the blood level of calcium
What is Cortisol?

-Regulates blood glucose concentration, inhibits inflammatory action, supports the stress response
What is Aldosterone?

-Maintains extracellular volume
What is insulin?

-Regulates the etabolism and storage of carbs, fats and proteins
What is glucagon?

-Increases blood glucose level by gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis

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Endocrine Hormones 353

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Endocrine Hormones 353

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