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Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Steroid Peptide
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Conn's syndrom (high NaCl) Mineral corticoids Release of adrenal cortex hormones
e.g.g, aldosterone
Addison's disease (low NaCl) Peptide
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Steroid Estrogen release; spermatogenesis
Steroid
Testosterone Peptide
from interstitial cells of Leydig Testes
Parathyroid hormone / Parathormone Decreased bone calcium
Parathyroid Glands
Inadequate blood calcium
Steroid
Estrogens
e.g., estradiol from ovarian follicle
Peptide
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
progesterone and estrogen secretion Placenta