Endocrine System Hormone list – Flashcards
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Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH)
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Source: Posterior Pituitary
Target: Kidneys
Action: Water balance/ blood pressure
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Oxytocin
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Source: Posterior Pituitary
Target: uterus, breasts
Action: uterine contractions, milk secretion
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Growth Hormone (GH)
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Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: body cells, bones, muscles
Action: growth and development
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Prolactin
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Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: Breasts
Action: maintains milk secretions
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: Thyroid
Action: regulates thyroid hormones
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: Adrenal Cortex
Action: regulates adrenal cortex hormones
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: ovaries/testes
Action: stimulates egg/sperm production
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Lutenizing Hormone (LH)
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Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: ovaries/testes
Action: ovulation, sex hormone release
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Thyroxine
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Source: Thyroid
Target: Body cells
Action: regulates metabolism
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Calcitonin
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Source: Thyroid
Target: Adrenal cortex
Action: lowers blood calcium
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Parathyroid Hormone
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Source: Parathyroid
Target: bone matrix
Action: raises blood calcium
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Aldosterone
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Source: Adrenal Cortex
Target: kidney
Action: regulates water balance
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Cortisol
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Source: Adrenal Cortex
Target: Body Cells
Action: weakens immune system/stress
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Epinephrine
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Source: Adrenal Medulla
Target: heart, lungs, liver, and body cells
Action: primary "fight or flight" responses
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Glucagon
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Source: Pancreas
Target: Liver body
Action: raises blood glucose level
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Insulin
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Source: Pancreas
Target: body cells
Action: lowers blood glucose level
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Estrogen
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Source: Ovaries
Target: Reproductive system
Action: puberty, menstrual, development of gonads
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Progesterone
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Source: Ovaries
Target: Reproductive system
Action: puberty, menstrual cycle, development of gonads
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Testosterone
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Source: Adrenal Gland, Testes
Target: Reproductive System
Action: puberty, development of gonads, sperm
