​​Hormones and the Endocrine System  (copy)

\- antidiuretic hormone (ADH) contributes to the regulation of kidney function 

   - made in the hypothalamus

    - target: distal tubule and collecting duct 

    - amplifies water reabsorption 

    - alcohol inhibits ADH

    - produces water loss and dehydration 

\- ANTERIOR PITUITARY: consists of endocrine cells that synthesize and secrete several hormones 

\- FOLICLE STIMULATING HORMONES: stimulates development of the ovarian follicles in females and promotes spermatogenesis in males by acting on the cells in seminiferous tubules 

\- LUTENIZING HORMONE: triggers ovulation of females and stimulates the production of testosterone by the interstadial call of the testes  

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