EXPH 2045: Principles of Human Physiology | Endocrine System Hormones

Vocabulary flashcards matching major endocrine organs and specialized cell zones to their corresponding hormones based on lecture reference tables.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Posterior Pituitary

Oxytocin

Posterior Pituitary

Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH/Somatostatin)

Hypothalamus

Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH)

Hypothalamus

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Hypothalamus

Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)

Hypothalamus

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)

Hypothalamus

Prolactin-Releasing Hormone (PRH)

Hypothalamus

Prolactin-Inhibiting Hormone (Dopamine/PIH)

Hypothalamus

Adrenocortictropic Hormone (ACTH)

Anterior Pituitary

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Anterior Pituitary

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Anterior Pituitary

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Anterior Pituitary

Prolactin

Anterior Pituitary

Growth Hormone

Anterior Pituitary

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Anterior Pituitary

Lipotropins

Anterior Pituitary

Beta-Endorphin

Anterior Pituitary

Norepinephrine

Adrenal Medulla

Epinephrine

Adrenal Medulla

Aldosterone

Adrenal Cortex (Zona Glomerulosa)

Cortisol

Adrenal Cortex (Zona Fasciculata)

Testosterone

Adrenal Cortex (Zona Reticularis)

Glucagon

Pancreas (Alpha Cells)

Insulin

Pancreas (Beta Cells)

Somatostatin

Pancreas (Delta Cells)

T3 & T4

Thyroid

Calcitonin

Thyroid gland

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Parathyroid