Biology: Endocrine System 

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Somatomedins
________ are synthesized in the liver, in response to stimulation by the GH.
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particular chemical
It is an organ which secretes ________ substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.
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hypothalamic nuclei
It is influenced by neurons which convey hormones directly from ________ for storage of posterior lobe.
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Acromegaly
________ It is due to excessive section of GH during adulthood.
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Gigantism
________ It is due to the overproduction of GH during adolescence.
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production of testosterone
In males, it stimulates the ________.
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Carbohydrate
On ________: GH is diabetogenic, because it produces hyperglycemia.
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mobilization of fats
It increases ________ from adipose tissues.
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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
________ It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
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mineral metabolism
On ________: Increase calcium absorption from GIT.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
________ It is synthesized and secreted by anterior pituitary gland, FSH regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation and reproductive processes of the body.
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effects of GH
The ________ on skeletal growth are mediated by somatomedins.
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There are three types of glands in our body
Endocrine glands, Exocrine glands, Heterocrine glands
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It consists of a number of glands
Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas, Thymus gland
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Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland consists of Adenohypophysis and Neurohypophysis
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Adenohypophysis
Anterior lobe
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Neurohypophysis
Posterior lobe
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On protein metabolism
GH is protein anabolic hormone
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On mineral metabolism
Increase calcium absorption from GIT
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On Carbohydrate
GH is diabetogenic, because it produces hyperglycemia
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On Fat Metabolism
GH has catabolic effect
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Gigantism
It is due to the overproduction of GH during adolescence
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Acromegaly
It is due to excessive section of GH during adulthood
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Dwarfism
Deficiency of GH secretion
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Prolactin
Prolactin plays an important role in the development of the mammary gland and in the milk synthesis
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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
It is synthesized and secreted by anterior pituitary gland, FSH regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation and reproductive processes of the body
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
It is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland