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What are the functions of the following hormones: Oxytocin, Prolactin, Growth Hormone, Corticotrophin, Thyrotrophin, Gonadotrophin, and Antidiureti...

What are the functions of the following hormones: Oxytocin, Prolactin, Growth Hormone, Corticotrophin, Thyrotrophin, Gonadotrophin, and Antidiuretic Hormone?
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Growth Hormone
Corticotrophin
Thyrotrophin
Gonadotrophin
Antidiuretic Hormone
Produced by the hypothalamus pituitary, oxytocin acts on the uterus, mammary glands, and nervous system. Along with other neurotransmitters, it reduces anxiety and stress, improves social interactions in people with schizophrenia and autism, depression, and improves the feeling of pleasure in men and women during sexual intercourse, and induces sleep. It is also related to feelings of well-being, development of trust, generosity, and empathy.
The target organ of prolactin is the mammary glands. The pituitary gland elevates the levels of this hormone during the gestational and postpartum period when production occurs adequately. Prolactin is involved in the regulation of menstruation and ovulation, but its high production, or hyperprolactinemia, can cause a decrease in the amount of breast milk produced. In men, it can cause sexual impotence by impairing testosterone production and increasing breasts (gynecomastia).
The target organs of this hormone are muscles, bones, and adipose tissue. Produced by the pituitary gland, in normal levels, it is responsible for growth to reach adult height. Its overproduction causes a disease known as gigantism, and its productive deficiency causes hypopituitary dwarfism.
A polypeptide that acts on the adrenal cortex. Its production at elevated levels increases the secretion of growth hormone (GH) and stimulates insulin secretion.
It is the thyroid-stimulating hormone that shows the functioning of this gland. At normal production levels, it helps to maintain the homeostasis of various organs, but when produced at elevated levels, called hyperthyroidism, it leads to weight loss, exophthalmos, hypertension, and anxiety.
It is a hormone linked to the sex glands, and its concentration in the blood helps to identify if the testicles and ovaries are functioning correctly, delayed or early puberty, menopause, sexual impotence, low production of eggs and sperm. Low-frequency GnRH pulses are necessary for the release of this hormone.
It is a hormone linked to the sex glands that detects the reproductive capacity of men and women, helps in the diagnosis of pituitary tumors, possible changes in the ovaries, infertility, cysts, low production of eggs and sperm. High-frequency GnRH pulses stimulate LH pulses individually.
Its function is to inhibit diuresis. The inhibition of diuresis, in turn, causes a smaller amount of liquid to be excreted, thus increasing the amount of liquid in the body. High osmolarity causes an increase in ADH secretion. ADH leads to an increase in fluid, and thus, a reduction in plasma osmolarity. The same occurs in relation to the stimulus caused by the reduction of blood pressure and volume. With the secretion of ADH, there is an increase in volume and, consequently, an increase in blood pressure until it is regulated, and the same occurs with volume, as if the volume is excessive, the pressure rises, and when there is a reduction in volume, the pressure also decreases. Regarding the increase in blood pressure by ADH, the main mechanism is the vasoconstriction that it exerts. Thus, it performs vasoconstriction in arteries and arterioles, leading to an increase in blood pressure.

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Sure! Here are the functions of the hormones you mentioned: 1. Oxytocin: Produced by the hypothalamus pituitary, oxytocin acts on the uterus, mammary glands, and nervous system. It is involved in childbirth, breastfeeding, social bonding, and emotional attachment. 2. Prolactin: The target organ of prolactin is the mammary glands. It stimulates milk production in females after childbirth and plays a role in reproductive functions and behavior. 3. Growth Hormone: Produced by the pituitary gland, growth hormone is responsible for promoting growth and development in children and adolescents. It also regulates metabolism and body composition in adults. 4. Corticotrophin (ACTH): ACTH is a polypeptide hormone that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. It plays a role in the body's response to stress and regulates various physiological processes. 5. Thyrotrophin (TSH): TSH is the thyroid-stimulating hormone that regulates the function of the thyroid gland. It stimulates the production and release of thyroid hormones, which are essential for metabolism, growth, and development. 6. Gonadotrophin: Gonadotropins include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). They regulate the function of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females) and play a crucial role in reproductive processes, such as the maturation of eggs and sperm and the production of sex hormones. 7. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): ADH, also known as vasopressin, regulates water balance in the body by controlling the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. It helps to maintain proper fluid balance and prevent excessive water loss. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.

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