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68wm6 Hormones

Basic hormones and releasing glands per Structure and Function book ARMY nursing

QuestionAnswer
TSH Thyroid Stimulating hormone
ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone
PRL Prolactin
ADH Anti-diuretic hormone
T4 Thyroxine
T3 Triidothyronine
This gland secretes TSH Anterior pituitary
This gland secretes ACTH Anterior pituitary
FSH Follicle stimulating hormone
LH Luteinizing hormone
GH Growth hormone
PTH Paraythyroid hormone
T4 Thyroxine
This gland secretes T3 Thyroid
This gland secretes LH Anterior pituitary
This gland secretes ACTH Anterior pituitary
This gland secretes Prolactin (PRL) Anterior pituitary
This gland secretes ADH Posterior pituitary
This gland secretes Oxytocin Posterior pituitary
This gland secretes mineralcorticoids Adrenal cortex
This gland secretes T3 Thyroid
This gland secretes GH Adrenal Cortex
This gland secretes T4 Thyroid
This gland secretes inhibiting and releasing hormones Hypothalamus
This gland secretes Calcitonin Thyroid
This gland secretes Prolactin (PRL) Anterior pituitary
This gland secretes PTH Parathyroid
This gland secretes ADH Adrenocorticotropic hormone
This gland secretes Glococorticoids Adrenal cortex
This gland secretes T3 Thyroid
This gland secretes inhibiting and releasing hormones Hypothalamus
This gland secretes T4 Thyroid
This hormone stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
This hormone stimulates secretion of adrenal cortex hormones Adrenocorticotropic hormone
This hormone stimulates follicle formtion in ovaries Follicle-stimulating hormone
This hormone stimulates testes to form sperm Follicle-stimulating hormone
This gland secretes Glucocorticoids Adrenal cortex
This gland secretes inhibiting and releasing hormones Hypothalamus
This hormone stimulates testes to secrete testosterone Luteinizing hormone
This hormone stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
This hormone stimulates growth in all organs Growth hormone
This hormone stimulates breast development and milk secretion Prolactin
This hormone stimulates follicle formtion in ovaries Follicle-stimulating hormone
This hormone stimulates water retention by kidneys Anti-diuretic hormone
This hormone stimulates testes to form sperm Follicle-stimulating hormone
This hormone stimulates secretion of estrogen and triggers ovulation Luteinizing hormone
This hormone stimulates growth in all organs Growth hormone
This hormone stimulates uterine contractions and release of milk into breast ducts Oxytocin
This hormone stimulates release of hormones from pituitary gland Releasing hormone
This hormone inhibits release of hormones from Anterior pituitary gland Inhibiting hormone
These two hormones stimulate energy metabolism of cells T3 and T4
This hormone decreases blood-calcium level Calcitonin
This hormone stimulates breakdown of bone to increase blood-calcium levels Parathyroid hormone
This hormone regulates electrolyte and fluid homeostasis Mineralcorticoids
This hormone stimulates gluconeogenesis Glucocorticoids
This hormone stimulates sex drive in females Sex hormone (androgen)
These hormones prolong and intensify sympathetic response Epinepherine and norepinepherine
This hormone increases blood-glucose levels Glucagon
This hormone decreases blood-glucose levels Insulin
This hormone makes women look like women Estrogen
This hormone promotes conditions required for pregnancy Progesterone
This hormone makes men look like men Testosterone
This hormone promotes development of immune system cells Thymosin
These hormones (3) promote conditions required during early pregnancy Chorionic gonadotrophin, estrogen, porgesterone
This hormone stimulates normal sleep cycles Melatonin
This hormone regulates fluid and electrolyte balance Atrial natridiuretic hormone
Adrenal cortex releases: Sex hormones, glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids
Adrenal Medulla releases: Epinepherine and Norepinepherine
Pancreatic islets release: Glucagon and insulin
Ovaries release: Progesterone and estrogen
Testes release: Testosterone
Thymus releases: Thymosin
Placenta releases: Chorionic gonadotrophin, estrogens, progesterone
Pineal gland releases Melatonin
Heart (atrium) releases Atrial natriuretic hormone
GI Tract releases: Ghrelin
Fat storing cells release Leptin
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