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stimulates secretion ofestrogen; triggers ovulation;stimulates development ofcorpus luteum(luteinization)Male: stimulates interstitial cellsof the teste to secretetestosteroneHyposecretion: lack of sexualdevelopment and sterilityGrowth Hormone (GH)Stimulates growth in all organs;mobilizes nutrient molecules,causing an increase in bloodglucose concentrationHypersecretion: gigantism(pre-adult); acromegaly (matureadult)Hyposecretion: dwarfism (pre-adult)Prolactin (PRL or lactogenichormone)Stimulates breast developmentduring pregnancy and milksecretion (milk letdown) afterpregnancyHypersecretion: inappropriatelactation in men or non-nursingwomenHyposecretion: insufficientlactation in nursing womenThe gland/hormones are listed, give the function and dysfunction for each (Table 12-1)Posterior Pituitary GlandFunctionDysfunctionAntidiuretic Hormone (ADH)Stimulates retention of water bythe kidneysHypersecretion: abnormal waterretentionHyposecretion: diabetesinsipidusOxytocin (OT)Stimulates uterine contractionsat the end of pregnancy;stimulates the release of milkHypersecretion: inappropriateejection of milk in lactatingwomenK Rowe LVNPage31of82Rev: May 2020
Homework Package 6, Chapters 11, 12, & 13into the breast ductsHyposecretion: prolonged ordifficult labor and delivery(uncertain)The gland/hormones are listed, give the function and dysfunction for each (Table 12-1)ThyroidFunctionDysfunctionThyroxine (T4) andtriiodothyronine (T3)Stimulates the energymetabolism of all cellsHypersecretion:hyperthyroidism, Graves diseaseHyposecretion: hypothyroidism,cretinism (pre-adult);myxedema (adult); goiterCalcitonin (CT)Inhibits the breakdown of bone;causes a decrease in bloodcalcium concentrationHypersecretion: possiblehypocalcemiaHyposecretion: possiblehypercalcemiaThe gland/hormones are listed, give the function and dysfunction for each(Table 12-1)ParathyroidFunctionDysfunctionParathyroid Hormone (PTH)Stimulates the breakdown ofbone; causes an increase inblood calcium concentrationHypersecretion: possiblehypercalcemiaHyposecretion: possiblehypocalcemiaThe gland/hormones are listed; give the function and dysfunction for each: (table 12-1)Adrenal CortexFunctionDysfunctionMineralocorticoids:aldosteroneRegulate electrolyte and fluidhomeostasisHypersecretion: increasedwater retentionHyposecretion: abnormal waterloss (dehydration)K Rowe LVNPage32of82Rev: May 2020
Homework Package 6, Chapters 11, 12, & 13GlucocorticoidsCortisol (hydrocortisone)Stimulate gluconeogenesis,causing an increase in bloodglucose concentration; alsohave anti-inflammatory, anti-immunity, and antiallergyeffectsHypersecretion: CushingsyndromeHyposecretion Addison diseaseAndrogensStimulate sexual drive in thefemale but have negligibleeffects in the maleHypersecretion: prematuresexual (androgens)development; masculinizationof femaleHyposecretion: no significanteffectThe gland/hormones are listed; give the function and dysfunction for each: (table 12-1)Adrenal/MedullaFunctionsDysfunctionEpinephrine (Epi) and

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