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Bio 163 Endocrine System Chart
- Course
- Bio Human Antomy
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- Kirkwood Community College
This is a comprehensive and detailed chart on the Endocrine System for Bio 173. *Essential!!
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Gland Hormone Target cell/organ Action produced(source of
hormone)
Anterior Thyroid-stimulating Stimulates thyroid gland to release
pituitary hormone thyroid hormone
Prolactin Regulates mammary gland growth
and breast milk production in
females, may increase secretion of
testosterone in males
Follicle-stimulating Controls development of both
hormone oocyte and ovarian follicle within
ovaries, controls development
Luteinizing hormone Induces ovulation of secondary
oocyte from ovarian follicle, controls
testosterone synthesis w/in testes
Adrenocorticotropic Stimulates adrenal cortex to release
hormone corticosteroids
Growth hormone Release of insulin-like growth factors
from liver, they function
synergistically to induce growth
Posterior Antidiuretic Stimulates both kidneys to decrease
pituitary hormone urine output and thirst center to
increase fluid intake when the body
is dehydrated, in high doses ADH is a
vasoconstrictor
Oxytocin Contraction of smooth muscle of
uterus, ejection of milk, increases
feeling of emotional bonding
between individuals
Pineal Melatonin Helps regulate the body’s circadian
gland rhythms, functions in sexual
maturation
ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND HORMONES
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