Mamm Phys Hormones for Exam 3

Lipotropin (LPH)

Source: Anterior Pituitary
Target: Adipose Tissue
Action: Lipid Mobilization
Chemistry: Glycoprotein

Epinephrine (EPI) and Norepinephrine (NE)

Source: Adrenal Medulla
Target: Most organs and tissues
Action:
Chemistry: Catecholamines

Cortisol (F)

Source: Adrenal Glands
Target: Liver, Adipose, Muscles, Bones, Brain
Action:
Chemistry: Steroid

Corticotropin/Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

Source: Anterior Pituitary Gland
Target: Adrenal Cortex
Action:
Chemistry: Polypeptide

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

Source: Paraventricular Nucleus (PVN)
Target: Anterior Pituitary Gland
Action:
Chemistry: Polypeptide

Oxytocin (OT)

Source: Posterior Pituitary
Target: Uterus, Vas Deferens, Mammary Glands
Action: Smooth muscle contraction; milk “let down”
Chemistry: Polypeptide

Arginine Vasopressin/Antidiuretuc Hormone (AV/ADH)

Source: Posterior Pituitary
Target: Kidney
Action:
Chemistry: Polypeptide

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Source: Pituitary Gland
Target: Hypothalamus and Melanocytes
Action:
Chemistry: Polypeptide

Aldosterone (ALD)

Source: Adrenal Cortex (Zona Glomerulosa)
Target: Kidney
Action:
Chemistry: Steroid

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (ANH)

Source: Cardiac Muscle
Target: Kidney
Action: Stimulates the secretion of sodium and water in the urine
Chemistry: Polypeptide