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Human
Growth Hormone (hGH)
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Anterior PituitaryStimulates cell division, bone and muscle growth, and metabolic functions.
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Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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Anterior PituitaryStimulates the thyroid gland.
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Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone (ACTH)
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Anterior PituitaryStimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids.
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Follicle
Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Anterior Pituitarystimulates production of ova and sperm from the ovaries and testes.
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Leutinizing
Hormone
(LH)
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Anterior PituitaryStimulates sex hormone production from the ovaries and testes.
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Prolactin
(PRL)
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Anterior PituitaryStimulates milk production from the mammary glands.
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Antidiuretic
Hormone
(ADH)
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Posterior PituitaryPromotes the retention of water by the kidneys.
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Oxytocin
(OCT)
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Posterior PituitaryStimulates uterine muscle contractions and release of milk by the mammary glands.
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Thyroxine
(T4)
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ThyroidAffects all tissues. Increases metabolic rate and regulates growth and development.
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Calcitonin
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ThyroidTargets bones and kidneys to lower blood calcium by inhibiting release of calcium from bone and reabsorption of calcium by kidneys.
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Parathyroid
Hormone
(PTH)
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ParathyroidRaises blood calcium levels by stimulating bone cells to release calcium, the intestine to absorb calcium from food, and the kidneys to reabsorb calcium.
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Cortisol
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Adrenal CortexStimulates tissues to raise blood glucose and break down protein.
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Aldosterone
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Adrenal CortexPromote reabsorption of sodium and water by the kidneys.
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Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
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Adrenal MedullaFight or Flight hormones. Raises blood-glucose levels.
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Insulin
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PancreasLowers blood glucose levels and promotes the formation of glycogen in the liver.
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