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Endocrine Glands (Anterior Pituitary (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)…
Endocrine Glands
Anterior Pituitary
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Prolactin (PRL)
in females: targets mammary glands & sex organs to promote milk production & additional actions in other sex organs
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
targets gonads & stimulates sex hormone secretion, ovulation & corpus luteum formation in females,, & stimulates testosterone in males
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Posterior Pituitary
Oxytocin
in females: targets the uterus to stimulate contractions during birth & mammary glands to stimulate milk ejection
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Thyroid
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Triiodythyronine
targets multiple tissues, organs, & bones to control metabolic rate, heart & digestive functions, muscles, & brain development
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Pancreas
Glucogen
secreted by alpha cells, targets liver & adipose cells to increase blood glucose levels
Insulin
secreted by beta cells, targets liver cells to decrease glucose levels in body fluids
Pineal Gland
Melatonin
targets the Superchiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus & other organs, to help control & regulate our circadian rhythm
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