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glands
secrete
into
to
hormones
target tissues
Hormones
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Cortisol
hormones
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Hormones (cont.)
Nonsteroid Hormones
Prostaglandins
Local hormones
Derived from lipid
molecules
Typically do not travel
into the blood stream
Target tissues are located
close by
Produced by organs such
as the:
Kidneys Uterus
Heart
Brain
Stomach
Pituitary Gland
Pituitary Gland
Growth Hormone
Stimulates increase
in size of muscles
and bones.
Luteinizing
Prolactin
Anterior
Lobe
Stimulates milk
production
Thyroidstimulating
Stimulates the thyroid
gland to release its
hormones.
Follicle-stimulating
Adrenocorticotrophic
Stimulates the adrenal
cortex to release its
hormones
Oxytocin
Posterior
Lobe
In females causes
contraction of
the uterus and
ejection of breast
milk.
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Major Hormones
T3 T4
Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Medulla
central portion
secretes epinephrine and
norepinephrine
secretions prepare the body
for the stress response
Adrenal Cortex
outermost portion
aldosterone and cortisol
are the main two hormones
secreted
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Pancreas
Blood glucose
concentrations
Protein synthesis
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The Gonads
Other Sites
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Causes
Treatment
Causes
Treatment
Corticosteriods
Medications or hormones to balance sodium and
potassium levels
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Treatment
Lifestyle changes
Radiation and surgery for tumor removal
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Causes
Treatment
Complications
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Causes
Treatment
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Causes
Treatment
Treatment
Medications
Radiation and surgery to the thyroid gland
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Causes
Treatment
a. Cushings disease
b. Addisons disease
c. Diabetes mellitus
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a. Cushings disease
b. Addisons disease
c. Diabetes mellitus
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