Endocrine Mnemonics for easy memory/ exam study guide

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These MNEMONICS will be useful for you to remember the hormones in the
endocrine system. In this article, we’ve listed the most useful mnemonics for the
endocrine system.



1) 7 products in the Anterior Pituitary
FLAT PEG Mnemonic for Anterior Pituitary Hormones is one of the most popular and
useful mnemonics.

“FLAT PEG“
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• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
• Lutinizing hormone (LH)
• Adrenocorticotropin hormone (aCTH)
• Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
• Prolactin
• Endorphins
• Growth hormone (GH)



2) Adrenal cortex layers and products
“Go Find Rex, Make Good Sex”
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• Layers :
▪ Glomerulosa
▪ Fasiculata
▪ Reticulata
• Respective products :
▪ Mineralcorticoids
▪ Glucocorticoids
▪ Sex hormones




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3) Anterior Pituitary hormones
“FLAG TOP“
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• FSH – Follicle stimulating hormone
• LH – Luteinizing hormone
• ACTH – Adrenocorticotropic hormone
• GH – Growth hormone
• TSH – Thyroid-stimulating hormone
• MSH – MelanOcyte Stimulating Hormone
• Prolactin



4) Progesterone actions
“PROGESTE“
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• Produce cervical mucous
• Relax uterine smooth muscle
• Oxycotin sensitivity down
• Gonadotropin [FSH, LH] secretions down
• Endometrial spiral arteries and secretions up
• Sustain pregnancy
• Temperature up / Tit development
• Excitability of myometrium down




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