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Endocrine System Hormone Chart Graded A 1. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland - Target: Thyroid Gland - Action: Stimulates the release of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). 2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland ...

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1. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Target: Thyroid Gland

- Action: Stimulates the release of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).



2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Target: Adrenal Glands

- Action: Promotes the secretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.



3. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Targets: Ovaries and Testes

- Action: Stimulates estrogen production in females and promotes egg and sperm development.



4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Targets: Ovaries and Testes

- Action: Triggers ovulation and progestin production in females; stimulates androgen production in
males.



5. Prolactin (PRL)

- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Target: Mammary Glands

- Action: Promotes milk production.



6. Growth Hormone (hGH)

, - Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Target: All cell types

- Action: Stimulates growth, cell repair, and regeneration.



7. Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

- Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland

- Target: Melanin-producing cells

- Action: Increases melanin production.



8. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

- Source: Posterior Pituitary Gland

- Target: Kidneys

- Action: Reduces water loss by promoting water reabsorption; increases thirst.



9. Oxytocin

- Source: Posterior Pituitary Gland

- Targets: Uterus, Mammary Glands, and Prostate

- Action: Induces uterine contractions and prostate contraction; facilitates milk ejection from the
mammary glands.



10. Calcitonin

- Source: Thyroid Gland (C cells)

- Targets: Kidneys and Osteoclasts

- Action: Lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity.



11. Triiodothyronine (T3)

- Source: Thyroid Gland

- Target: Most body cells

- Action: Boosts metabolism and heat production (ATP synthesis).

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