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hormone
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Hormones are chemical messengers that have regulatory effects on cells or organs
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target tissue
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The specific tissue acted on by each hormone
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ADH
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin
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main action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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Promotes the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules and stimulates the contraction of
smooth muscle in blood vessel walls (raising the blood pressure)
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Diabetes insipidus
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, Condition caused by deficiency of ADH.
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Dilute pale urine
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Main symptom of diabetes insipidus.
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Oxytocin actions
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Causes uterine muscle contraction and milk ejection from mammary glands.
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Growth hormone action
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Promotes growth of all body tissues.
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Thyroxine action
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Increases metabolic rate, influencing both physical and mental activities required for normal
growth.
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Hypothyroidism symptoms in adults
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Fatigue, intolerance to cold, dry skin and hair, and swelling in the legs and face.