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Endocrine Organs (Anterior Pituitary (MSH (Acts on melanocytes in the…
Endocrine Organs
Anterior Pituitary
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FSH and LH
Acts on gonads (testes and ovaries) to stimulate development of gametes (sperm and oocyte), and release hormones
GH
Stimulates the release of IGFs from the liver. This acts on body tissue, especially cartilage, muscle, bone, and adipose connective tissue to stimulate growth
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Parathyroid Gland
Parathyroid hormone
Increases calcium absorption, increases calcium levels in blood through bone resorption, and decreases calcium loss through kidneys
Calcitonin
Reduces calcium levels in body fluids, decreases bone resorption by osteoclasts and increases calcium loss through kidneys
Posterior Pituitary
Oxytocin
In females, it stimulates smooth muscle in the uterus to contract and eject milk from mammary glands
In males, it stimulates and contracts smooth muscle of male reproductive tract and causes a desire to bong with mate
Adrenal Cortex
Corticosteroids
Regulates electrolytes in kidney cells, stimulates lipids and protein metabolism in liver cells, regulates protein synthesis in sex organ cells, and works with sympathetic division in various cells
Thyroid Gland
Thyroid hormone
Increases growth, oxygen use, energy use, metabolism, and supports/ increases rate of development in most body cells
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