-follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) a glycoproteine
-luteinizing hormone (LH) a glycoproteine
-thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
what do melanocyte-stimulating hormones do? - ANSWERpromotes the pituitary secretion of
melanin (which darkens skin) and lipotropin
what is melanocyte-stimulating hormones target organ? - ANSWERanterior pituitary
(MSH) is a melanotropic secretary cell type
what do adrenocorticotropic hormones (ACTH) do? - ANSWERregulates the release of cortisol from
the adrenal cortex
and initially a brief spurt of aldosterone.
extra adrenal effects of ACTH is stimulation of melanocytes activation of tissue lipase. promotes
cholesterole storage of adrenal to metabolise into steriod hormones
,ACTH is rapidly inactivated in the circulation and its deactivated form is removed by the
___________ and _______________? - ANSWERliver and kidneys, remove excess ACTH in the
circulating volume where it is inactivated
What does aldosterone do? - ANSWERA mineralcorticoid, its secretion causes sodium retention and
potassium excretion.
helps with body fluid osmolality
what regulates aldosterone? - ANSWERrenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system when volume is low
what affects does cortisol have? - ANSWERanti inflammatory
what do glucocorticoids stimulate and increase of ? - ANSWERblood glucose levels
what does thyroid-stimulating hormones do? - ANSWERregulates the activity of the thyroid gland.
increased iodide uptake;
what does growth hormone doe? - ANSWERnormal tissue growth and maturation and impacts aging,
sleep, nutritional status, stress, and reproductive hormones.
what is growth hormones target organs? - ANSWERbone, muscle, liver
what is prolactin function? - ANSWERmilk production
what is prolactins target organs? - ANSWERbreast
what are somatotropic hormones? - ANSWERgrowth hormone
prolactin
What does leutinizing hormone stimulate? - ANSWERprogesterone release in women
affects the Sertoli cells in men
, What does follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) do? - ANSWERincreases estrogen production in the
ovaries of women
increase testosterone production in men
what does beta-lipotropin affect? - ANSWERadipocytes and stimulate release of lipids into blood
stream
what does beta-endorphins affect? - ANSWERneural cells and work as analgesia to reduce pain
what are glycoprotein hormones? - ANSWERfollicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
luteinizing hormone
thyroid-stimulating hormone
what do luteinizing hormone do? - ANSWERovulation, progesterone production
testicular growth, testosterone production
what are luteinzing hormones target organs? - ANSWERwomen: granulosa cells
men: leading cells
what is the function of follicle-stimulating hormones? - ANSWERfollicle maturation, estrogen
production
spermatogenesis
what are the target organs of follicle-stimulating hormones? - ANSWERwomen: granulosa cells
men: Sertoli cells
what is the function of Beta-lipotropin? - ANSWERfat breakdown and release of fatty acids
what are the target organs for beta-lipotropin? - ANSWERadipose cells
what is the function of beta-endorphins? - ANSWERanalgesia; may regulate the body temperature,
food and water intake
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