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function
of
TSH
(thyroid-stimulating hormone)
stimulates synthesis and release of thyroid hormone (TH)
function
of
ACTH
(adrenocorticotropin hormone)
stimulates synthesis and release of corticosteroids and adrenocortical growth
function
of
LH
(lutenizing hormone)
stimulates ovulation and progesterone secretion
stimulates testosterone secretion
function
of
FSH
(follicle-stimulating hormone
stimulates estogen secretion and follicle maturation
stimulates spermatogenesis
function
of
PRL
(prolactin)
stimulates breast milk production
function
of
GH
(growth hormone)
promotes growth
function of MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone)
promotes pigmentation
function
of
ADH
(antidiuretic hormone)
promotes water reabsorption/retention
function
of
oxytocin
stimulates uterine contractions and ejection of breast milk
function
of
T3
and
T4
control the metabolic rate of all cells
function
of
PTH
(parathyroid hormone)
regulate calcium and phosphorus by acting the kidneys, intestinal tract, and bone
** kidney tubules allow Ca to be reabsorbed and put back into the blood
function
of
glucagon
increases blood glucose levels; enhances lipolysis
** liver & glucogenolysis
function
of
somatostatin
inhibits the release of glucagon and insulin from the pancreas
important part of the body's response to stress
function
of
cortisol
antiinflammatory effects
affects carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
body's response to stress
immune function
function
of
aldosterone
maintains ECF volume
promotes sodium and water reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidney tubules
function
of
epinephrine & norepinephrine
body's response to stress
flight-or-fight
function
of
insulin
lowers blood glucose levels
promotes the movement of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
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2011-07-18T02:07:46Z
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