Ex phys test 2

stimulates cortisol production and release from adrenal gland

stimulates production of testosterone in testes and estrogen in ovaries

stimulates production of estradiol and eggs (W) and sperm (M)

stimulates production and release of melanin by melanocytes in skin and hair

controls thyroid hormone formation and release from thyroid gland

directly stimulates breast to produce milk

stimulates release of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) from liver and other tissues

it is also produced in muscle (d/t muscle contraction) and is associated with muscle hypertrophy

it stimulates AA uptake by tissues and protein synthesis and it is used in long bone growth

• it decreases use of plasma glucose by opposing insulin action 
• - increases gluconeogenesis in liver
• -mobilizes fatty acids from adipose tissue by using FA for energy right away

• -gigantism- excess GH
• -Dwarfism- inadequate secretion (treated with gh)

• -acromegaly- too musch GH (permanent deformities)
• - thickened bones in face, hands, and feet

• powerful smooth muscle stimulator (uterine contraction)
• - let down response to release milk from breast

• -lowers water loss from body to maintain plasma volume 
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