Hormone Abbreviations

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PRL

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Prolactin: A hormone that stimulates milk production in mammals.

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GH

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Growth Hormone: A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration.

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ADH

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Antidiuretic Hormone: A hormone that helps regulate water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

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TRH

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Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone: A hormone that stimulates the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland.

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TH

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Thyroid Hormone: Hormones produced by the thyroid gland that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth and development.

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FSH

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Follicle-stimulating Hormone: A hormone that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

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LH

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Luteinizing Hormone: A hormone that triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone: A hormone that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

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Insulin

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A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels.

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Glucagon

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A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose.