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ACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
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Adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin, epinephrine
a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
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GI hormones, gastrointestinal hormone
hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning
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glucagon
a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
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gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
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insulin
hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
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melatonin
hormone secreted by the pineal gland
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neurohormone
a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin)
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Pitocin, oxytocin
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
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parathormone, parathyroid hormone
hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
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relaxin
hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor
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RH, hypothalamic releasing factor, hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor, releasing hormone
any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone
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STH, growth hormone, human growth hormone, somatotrophic hormone, somatotrophin, somatotropic hormone, somatotropin
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
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thymosin
hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissue
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thyroid hormone
any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
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ADH, Pitressin, antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
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sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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adrenosterone
a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland
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glucocorticoid
a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
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catecholamine
any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
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MSH, melanocyte-stimulating hormone
a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes
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TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotrophic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotropic hormone, thyrotropin
anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
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TRF, TRH, protirelin, thyrotropin-releasing factor, thyrotropin-releasing hormone
hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
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noradrenaline, norepinephrine
a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
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gastrin
polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated
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cholecystokinin
a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
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secretin
a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate from the pancreas and bile ducts whenever the stomach empties too much acid into the small intestine
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ghrelin
a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary
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motilin
a gastrointestinal hormone that apparently participates in controlling smooth muscle contractions in the stomach and small intestine
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Lente Iletin, Lente Insulin
trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus
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Humulin, recombinant human insulin
a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin
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Protropin
trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weightlifters is banned
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calcitonin, thyrocalcitonin
thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
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T, tetraiodothyronine, thyroxin, thyroxine
hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
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T, liothyronine, triiodothyronine
thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer
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corticosterone
secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
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progestin, progestogen
any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
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androgen, androgenic hormone
male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
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FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone
a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm
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HCG, human chorionic gonadotrophin, human chorionic gonadotropin
hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
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ICSH, LH, interstitial cell-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone
a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
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lactogenic hormone, luteotropin, prolactin
gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
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estrogen, oestrogen
a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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Pediapred, Prelone, prednisolone
a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
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Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten, Orasone, prednisone
a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
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anabolic steroid
any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength