Hormones & their functions Flashcards


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Growth hormone

stimulates growth of bones & muscles

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

supports maturation of eggs & development of gamete, and controls production of sex hormones

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

controls menstrual cycle & maturation of eggs

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Prolactin

promotes milk production

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Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

tells the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

tells the thyroid to release its hormones

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Oxytocin

triggers contractions in labour

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

determines amount of water retained in the body when blood is filtered by the kidneys

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Melatonin

establishes wake/sleep cycle, impacts emotions

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Calcitonin

decreases blood calcium levels

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Thyroxin

controls metabolic rate

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

increases calcium levels in blood

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Adrenalin

stimulates fight & flight response in many organs in the body

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Aldosterone

manages Na+ & K+ levels in blood

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Cortisol

increases blood sugar in times of stress

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Thymosin

stimulates childhood immunity

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Insulin

allows cells to take in glucose from the blood

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Glucagon

stimulates liver to breakdown sugars to increase BGL

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Testosterone

development of male sex characteristics

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Oestrogen

development of female sex characteristics

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Progesterone

promotes growth of uterine lining