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Endocrine Organs (Anterior Pituitary (ACTH (Acts on the adrenal cortex to…
Endocrine Organs
Anterior Pituitary
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GH
Stimulates release of IGFs from the liver, which synergistically act on all body tissues, especially cartilage, bone, muscle, and adipose connective tissue to stimulate growth
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FSH & LH
Act on gonads (testes and ovaries) to stimulate development of gametes (sperm and oocyte), and release hormones
Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroid Hormone
Increases calcium levels in blood through bone resorption, increases calcium absorption by small intestine by calcitriol, decreases calcium loss though kidneys
Calcitonin
Reduces calcium levels in body fluids, decreases bone resorption by osteoclasts and increases calcium loss through kidneys
Posterior Pituitary
Oxytocin
Females: stimulates smooth muscle in uterus to contract, ejection of milk from breasts (mammary glands)
Males: contraction of smooth muscle of male reproductive tract causes a desire to cuddle and bond with mate
Thyroid Gland
Thyroid Hormone
Increases metabolism, oxygen use, growth, and energy use; supports and increases rate of development in most body cells
Adrenal Cortex
Corticosteroids
Regulate electrolyte composition in kidney cells; stimulates lipids and protein metabolism in liver cells; protein synthesis in sex organ cells; work with sympathetic division in various cells throughout the body
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