Animal Phys Hormones
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Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
hypothalamus
stimulates release of GH from anterior pituitary gland
corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
hypothalamus
stimulates release of ACTH from anterior pituitary gland
thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)
hypothalamus
stimulates release of TSH from anterior pituitary gland
gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
hypothalamus
stimulates release of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary gland
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
hypothalamus
released from posterior pituitary gland. promotes reabsorption of H2O by kidneys
oxytocin
hypothalamus
released from posterior pituitary gland. induces labor and milk release from mammary glands in females
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
parathyroid glands
increases blood Ca 2+ concentration
T4 and T3 (Thyroxine and triiodothyronine)
thyroid gland
increase metabolic rate and heart rate, promote growth
epinephrine
adrenal glands
produces many effects related to short term stress response
cortisol
adrenal glands
produces many effects related to short term and long term stress responses
aldosterone
adrenal glands
increases reabsorption of Na + by kidneys
erythropoietin (EPO)
kidneys
stimulates synthesis of red blood cells
melatonin
pineal gland
regulates sleep/wake cycles and seasonal reproduction
growth hormone (GH)
anterior pituitary gland
stimulates organ and muscle tissue growth and release of growth factors
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
anterior pituitary gland
stimulates adrenal glands to secrete glucocorticoids such as cortisol
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
anterior pituitary gland
stimulates thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones
FSH and LH (follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone)
anterior pituitary gland
stimulate production of gametes and sex steroid hormones
prolactin (PRL)
anterior pituitary gland
stimulates mammary gland growth and milk production in females
insulin
pancreas (islets of langerhans)
lowers blood glucose level
glucagon
pancreas (islets of langerhans)
raises blood glucose level
estradiol
ovaries
regulates development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics in females, other effects
progesterone
ovaries
prepares uterus for pregnancy
testosterone
testes
regulates development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics in males, other effects