EASY Hormone REMEMBER

Flashcards covering key hormones of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, including their functions and simple mnemonics to aid memorization.

What does TRH do?

Stimulates TSH release → activates the thyroid. Easy way: 'Turns on thyroid.'

What does CRH do?

Stimulates ACTH release → triggers cortisol from adrenal cortex. Easy way: 'Causes stress response.'

What does GnRH do?

Stimulates FSH & LH → sex hormone production. Easy way: 'Gets your gonads going.'

What does GHRH do?

Stimulates Growth Hormone release. Easy way: 'Grow hormone go!'

What does GHIH (Somatostatin) do?

Inhibits Growth Hormone release. Easy way: 'Growth Halt Hormone.'

What does PIH (Dopamine) do?

Inhibits Prolactin release. Easy way: 'Prevents milk till needed.'

What does ADH (Vasopressin) do?

Increases kidney water reabsorption and raises blood pressure. Easy way: 'Anti-Drip Hormone.'

What does Oxytocin do?

Causes uterine contractions and milk ejection; bonding hormone. Easy way: 'Orgasm, labour, love.'

What does FSH do?

Stimulates egg & sperm development. Easy way: 'F = Follicles & Fertility.'

What does LH do?

Triggers ovulation & testosterone production. Easy way: 'L = Love & Lust.'

What does ACTH do?

Stimulates adrenal cortex → releases cortisol. Easy way: 'ACTs on Adrenals.'

What does TSH do?

Stimulates thyroid → T3/T4 → increases metabolism. Easy way: 'Turns up Thyroid Heat.'

What does Prolactin do?

Stimulates milk production in mammary glands. Easy way: 'Pro-lactation.'

What does GH (Growth Hormone) do?

Stimulates tissue growth, metabolism, protein synthesis. Easy way: 'Gym Hormone.'

What does MSH (Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone) do?

Affects skin pigmentation (minor role in humans). Easy way: 'Makes Skin Hue.'