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A&P II: Endocrine System Pt. 1 - Intro & Pituitary Hormones

Horizontales
This is another term for the anterior pituitary.
This hormone stimulates oogenesis in females & spermatogenesis in males.
These are chemical messengers utilized greatly by the endocrine system.
These glands have ducts & act locally.
This hormone is made by the hypothalamus, stored in the posterior pituitary, & aids in uterine contractions & milk letdown.
The _______hypophysis is another name for the posterior pituitary.
This hormone is associated with control of color changes in the pigment cells of reptiles, fishes, & amphibians.
These cells have receptors for specific hormones.
This hormone triggers & helps maintain lactation; production & release is stimulated by nursing.
This portion of the brain is part of the diencephalon & works to control the pituitary.
This gland is known as the "master gland" & is composed of two portions.
This system in the body is able to respond quickly to stimuli but the actions are short-acting.
These glands are ductless & secrete their products into the blood stream.
Verticales
These hormones are composed of amino acids that retain their amino group.
This hormone stimulates the growth & development of the adrenal cortex.
This is the rostral portion of the pituitary gland & produces hormones when stimulated.
These hormones are lipids synthesized from cholesterol & are hydrophobic.
This hormone stimulates the growth & development of the thyroid gland & causes the thyroid to release T3 and T4.
This hormone completes the process of ovarian follicle development & causes ovulation & the development of the corpus luteum
This is the caudal portion of the pituitary gland that stores & secretes hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
This section of the adrenal gland responds to direct stimulation from the nervous system.
These hormones are composed of hydrophilic chains of amino acids.
This hormone is made by the hypothalamus, stored in the posterior pituitary, & helps conserve water.
This hormone promotes growth of muscle & bone & helps regulate metabolism.
This feedback mechanism is the one most commonly used by the animal system & leads to a decrease in activity due to elevated levels of a product.