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6162972424ACTHAdrenocorticotropic hormone0
6163571462endolymphfluid within the labyrinth of the inner ear1
6163572916parilymphfluid in the bone composed outer labyrinth2
6163575168FSHan anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the follicles in females and the function of the seminiferous tubules in males3
6163577223LHThe pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone is4
6163581459ProlactinA hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that tarets the mammary glands stimulating them to produce breastmilk.5
6163583312Growth HormoneA hormone released by the anterior pituitary that targets all cells in the body. Growth hormone stimulates whole body growth in children and adolescents, and increases cell turnover rate in adults.6
6163589974Semicircular Canals for equilibriumdetects angular and rotary movement; acceleration & deceleration7
6163598348vestibuleResponds to gravity & movement of the head. An organ in the inner ear that works with the semicircular canals to maintain equilibrium8
6163605754Tectorial membraneA membrane located above the basilar membrane; serves as a shelf against which the cilia of the auditory hair cells move9
6163878698Hormones of anterior pituitaryThyroid-stimulating (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH), Follicle-stimulating (FSH), Luteinizing (LH), Growth, (GH), Prolactin (PRL), Melanocyte-stimulating (MSH)10
6163887817Adenohypophysisanterior lobe of the pituitary gland11
6163891956Neurohypophysisposterior lobe of the pituitary gland12
61639375663 zones of adrenal cortexzona glomerulosa, zona fasciculate, zona reticularis13

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