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Regulatory Hormones
Hypothalamus
Control release of hormones from anterior pituitary gland
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Synthesized in
Hypothalamus
Released from
Posterior Pituitary
gland
Causes kidneys to decrease urine output, thirst center to increase fluid intake.
High dosage = vasoconstrictor
Oxytocin (OT)
Synthesized in
Hypothalamus
Released from
Posterior Pituitary Gland
Contraction of smooth muscle of uterus
Ejection of milk
Increases feelings of emotional bonding
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Stimulates thyroid to release
Thyroid Hormone
Prolactin (PRL)
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Mammary gland growth
Breast milk production
Increase
Testosterone
in males
Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Oocyte and follicle development
Sperm production
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Ovulation
Testosterone synthesis in testes
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortizol
Growth Hormone (GH)
Somatostatin
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Releases growth factor (IGFs) from liver to induce growth
Melatonin
Pineal Gland
Circadian rhythm
Sexual maturation
Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid Gland
Increase metabolic rate
Increase heat production
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid Glands
Increases blood calcium levels
Stimulates osteoclasts to release bone calcium
Calcium reabsorption from urine
Calcitriol Hormone
Calcitonin
Thyroid Gland
Decreases blood calcium levels
Thymosin, Thymulin, Thymopoetin
Thymus
Maturation of T-lymphocytes
Aldosterone
Adrenal Cortex
Regulates blood K+ and Na+ levels
Cortisol
Adrenal Cortex
Stress response
Increase glucose
Epinephrine (EPI), Norepinephrine (NE)
Adrenal Medulla
Prolong effects of the Sympathetic Nervous System
Insulin
Pancreas
Decreases blood glucose levels
Glucagon
Pancreas
Increases blood glucose levels
Testosterone
Testes
Maturation and function of make reproductive system
Inhibin
Gonads
Inhibits release of
follicle-stimulating hormone
Estrogen and Progesterone
Ovaries, Placenta
Maturation and function of female reproductive system
Development of the fetus
Physical changes associated with pregnancy
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
Heart
Decreases blood pressure
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Kidneys
Increase production of Red Blood Cells
Angiotensinogen
Liver
Increased BP
Vasoconstriction
Decrease urine output
Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGFs)
Liver
Functions synergistically with
growth hormone
Vitamin D3
Skin
Converted to
calcitriol
Increases calcium absorption from small intestines
Leptin
Adipose Tissue
Helps regulate food intake
Corticotropin-releasing Hormone (CRH)
Hypothalamus
Stimulates the release of
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)
Hypothalamus
Stimulates release of GH
Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)
Hypothalamus
Inhibits the release of GH
Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone (TRH)
Hypothalamus
Stimulates release of
Prolactin (PRL)
Prolactin-inhibiting Hormone (PIH)
Hypothalamus
Inhibits release of
Prolactin (PRL)
Cholecystokinin
Small Intestine
Bile release
Appetite supression
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Hypothalamus
Stimulates release of FSH and LH
Gastrin
Stomach
Stimulates acid secretion
Ghrelin
Stomach
Stimulates hunger
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Hormones
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All hormones you need to know for PCC Sylvania BI 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Updated
2016-05-09T18:01:40Z
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