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Hormone
Hormone
Hormone
EFFECT a. Stimulates the growth of most tissues b. Regulates blood nutrient levels between meals and during periods of fasting c. Increases lypolysis
11. Calcitonin
Bone
a. Increase metabolic rate b. Essential for the normal process of growth and maturation c. Initiates new protein synthesis a. Reduces the concentration of Calcium in the body fluids when calcium levels become elevated
PTH
Parathyroid glands
Aldosterone
Adrenal cortex
Kidney
Cortisol
Adrenal cortex
Most tissues
b. Decreases the rate of breakdown of bones by osteoclasts c. Prevents a large increase in blood calcium levels a. Increase rate of breakdown of bone by osteoclasts b. Increase reabsorption of calcium in kidneys c. Increase vitamin D synthesis a. Increase sodium reabsorption b. Increase potassium and hydrogen secretion c. Enhance water absorption a. Increase protein and fat breakdown b. Increase glucose production c. Inhibition of immune response and
Adrenal Androgens
Many tissues
a.
b. c.
Progesterone
Ovary
a.
b. c. a. b. c.
Testosterone
Testis
decrease inflammation In females, development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as axillary and pubic hair Sexual drive In males, effect is negligible Uterine and mammary gland development and function Maturation of genitalia Sexual behavior and menstrual cycle Uterine and mammary gland development and function Maturation of genitalia Menstrual cycle Aids in spermatogenesis Development of genitalia Maintenance of functional reproductive
Renin
Liver
20. Erythropoietin
Kidneys
organs a. Removes angiotensinogen b. Produce angiotensin c. a. Increase production of red blood cells b. Reduce oxygen levels in kidneys c.
Thymosin ANP B-HCG Insulin Glucagon Gastrin GIP Secretin CCK Epinephrine, NE