Anonymous
3 hours ago
Describe other hormones and their functions: - Erythropoietin.
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3 hours ago
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels in the blood. Its main function is to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. This helps to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, ensuring that all tissues and organs receive an adequate supply of oxygen. Erythropoietin is essential for maintaining normal levels of red blood cells and preventing conditions such as anemia.
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Google Gemini AI
3 hours ago
Erythropoietin
- Hormone type: Glycoprotein
- Source: Kidneys (primarily) and liver
- Functions:
- Stimulates red blood cell (RBC) production in the bone marrow
- Increases hemoglobin production to enhance oxygen-carrying capacity of RBCs
- Essential for maintaining proper blood oxygen levels
Other Hormones and Their Functions:
Hormone | Source | Function
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Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) | Pituitary gland | Stimulates growth and development of bones and muscles
Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) | Thyroid gland | Regulate metabolic rate, oxygen consumption, and heat production
Insulin | Pancreas | Lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells
Glucagon | Pancreas | Raises blood glucose levels by stimulating glucose release from the liver
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) | Parathyroid glands | Maintains calcium and phosphate balance in the body
Calcitonin | Thyroid gland | Lowers blood calcium levels
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) | Hypothalamus | Stimulates the pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | Pituitary gland | Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH or Vasopressin) | Hypothalamus | Regulates water balance in the body by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys
Oxytocin | Hypothalamus | Stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth and lactation
Prolactin | Pituitary gland | Stimulates milk production in the breast
Prostaglandins | Various organs and tissues | Regulate a wide range of physiological functions, including inflammation, pain, blood clotting, and uterine contractions
- Hormone type: Glycoprotein
- Source: Kidneys (primarily) and liver
- Functions:
- Stimulates red blood cell (RBC) production in the bone marrow
- Increases hemoglobin production to enhance oxygen-carrying capacity of RBCs
- Essential for maintaining proper blood oxygen levels
Other Hormones and Their Functions:
Hormone | Source | Function
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Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) | Pituitary gland | Stimulates growth and development of bones and muscles
Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) | Thyroid gland | Regulate metabolic rate, oxygen consumption, and heat production
Insulin | Pancreas | Lowers blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells
Glucagon | Pancreas | Raises blood glucose levels by stimulating glucose release from the liver
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) | Parathyroid glands | Maintains calcium and phosphate balance in the body
Calcitonin | Thyroid gland | Lowers blood calcium levels
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) | Hypothalamus | Stimulates the pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | Pituitary gland | Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH or Vasopressin) | Hypothalamus | Regulates water balance in the body by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys
Oxytocin | Hypothalamus | Stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth and lactation
Prolactin | Pituitary gland | Stimulates milk production in the breast
Prostaglandins | Various organs and tissues | Regulate a wide range of physiological functions, including inflammation, pain, blood clotting, and uterine contractions
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