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Pituitary gland, Hypophysis cerebri
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approximately the size of a pea and located at the base of the brain. Divided into two lobes
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anterior lobe or adenohypophysis
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produces and secretes many hormornes (Growth, Adrenocorticotropic, thyroid-stimulating, gonadotropic, follicle-stimulating, leuteinizing, prolactin or lactogenic) Hormones
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Growth Hormone (GH)
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regulated the growth of the body
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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stimulates the adrenal cortex
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Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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stimulates the thyroid gland
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Gonadotropic Hormone
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affect the male and female reproductive systems
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH)
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regulate development, growth, and function of the ovaries and testes
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prolactin or lactogenic hormone (PRL)
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promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant
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posterior lobe or neurophysis
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stores and releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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stimulates the kidney to reabsorb water
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Oxytocin
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stimulates uterine contractions during labor and postpartum
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hypothalamus
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located near the pituitary gland in the brain. the hypothalamus secretes "releasing" hormones that functions to stimulate or inhibit the release of pituitary gland hormones
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thyroid gland
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largest endocrine gland. it is located inthe neck below the larynx and comprises bilateral lobes connected by an isthmus. the thyroid gland secretes the hormones Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), which require iodine for their production. thyroxine is necessary for body cell metabolism
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parathyroid glands
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four small bodies lying directly behind the thyroid. Parathormone (PTH) produced by the glands. helps maintain the level of calcium in the blood
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Islets of Langerhans
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clusters of endocrine tissue found throughout the pancreas, made up of different cell types that secrete various hormones, including insulin and glucagon. non endocrine cells found throughout the pancreas perform non endocrine functions such as digestion
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adrenal glands, suprarenals
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paired glands, one of whihc is located above each kidney. te outer portionis called the adrenal cortex and the inner portion is called the adrenal medulla. cortisol and aldosterone is secreted
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cortisol
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secreted by the adrenal cortex. it aids the body during stress by increasing glucose levels to provide energy (hydrocortisone)
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aldosterone
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secreted by the adrenal cortex. electrolytes (mineral salts) that are necessary for normal body function are regulated by this hormone
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epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
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secreted by the adrenal medulla. these hormones help the body to deal with stress by increasing the blood pressure, heartbeat, and respirations.
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aden/o
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gland
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adren/o, adrenal/o
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adrenal glands
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cortic/o
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cortex (the outer layer of a body organ)
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endocrin/o
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endocrine
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parathyroid/o
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parathyroid glands
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thyroid/o, thyr/o
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thyroid gland
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acr/o
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extremities, height
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calc/i
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calcium
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dips/o
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thirst
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kal/i
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potassium
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natr/o
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sodium
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run, running
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