Anatomy exam III Hormones

What is a hormone

a chemical that goes to specific parts of the body to regulate them

stimuli for hormone

Changes in blood and neural stimuli . ex: parathyroid, glucose, calcitonin

GH

stimulates growth and cell regeneration, helps in regulation. Belongs to pituitary

FSH

(follicle stimulation hormone) regluates reproductive processes.

ACTH

(Adreno-cortico-tropic-hormone) pituitary gland stimulating adrenal glands to release cortisol and stress-related hormones.

Oxytocin

Bonding hormone, released during childbirth

TSH

(Thyroid stimulating hormone) in pituitary gland, stimulates the thyroid

Prolactin

pituitary gland stimulating milk production

LH

(Luteinizing hormone)pituitary gland regulating the reproductive system, aiding in menstrual cycle regulation

ADH

(Antidiuretic hormone) helps absorb more water

PTH

(Para-thyroid-hormone) too little calcium in blood, pulling the calcium from the bones

TH

(Thyroid hormone) helps regulate your metabolism, produces calcintoin hormone.

melotonin

hormone that regulates sleep

calcitonin

helps raise calcium levels

insulin

hormone that breaks down sugar

glucagon

hormone that helps bring more sugar