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Bio 245 Klesath NCSU Exam 1 Endocrine Hormones
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Bio 245 Klesath NCSU Exam 1 EndocrineHormones
Adrenal Medulla's Hormones - ANS-Epinephrine (EPI) and Norepinephrine (NE)-
prolong sympathetic division effects of autonomic nervous system
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - ANS-Stimulates adrenal cortex to release
cortisol
Anterior pituitary's hormones - ANS-1. Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH): stimulates
thyroid to release thyroid hormone (TH)
2. Prolactin (PRL)- regulates mammary gland growth and breast milk production in
females; may increase testosterone secretion in males
3. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)- development of oocyte and ovarian follicle within
ovaries, controls development of sperm in testes
4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)- induces ovulation of secondary oocyte from ovarian follicle
5. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)- Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol
6. Growth Hormone (GH)- release insulin like growth factors (IGFs) from liver, GH and
IGFs function synergistically inducing growth
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - ANS-development of oocyte and ovarian follicle
within ovaries, controls development of sperm in testes
Functions of the Endocrine System - ANS-1. Regulate development, growth, and
metabolism
2. Maintain homeostasis of blood
3. Control digestive processes
4. Control reproductive activities
Glucocorticoids - ANS-(eg cortisol): stress response, increase glucose available in
blood
Gonadocorticoids - ANS-(eg DHEA)- stimulate maturation and functioning of
reproduction system
Growth Hormone (GH) - ANS-release insulin like growth factors (IGFs) from liver, GH
and IGFs function synergistically inducing growth
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