Hormones & Their Functions

Oxytocin

Stimulates Contraction of uterus and mammary gland Cells

Antidiuretic Hormone

Promotes retention of Water by Kidneys

Growth Hormone

Stimulates Growth, such as bones, and metabolic Functions

Prolactin

Milk Production and Secretion

Folical Stimulating Hormone

Stimulates Production of ova and sperm

Luteinizing Hormone

Stimulates ovaries and testes

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Stimulates Thyroid Gland

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Stimulates Adrenal Cortex To Secrete Glucocorticoids

Triiodothyronine & Thyroxine

Stimulates and maintains metabolic Processes

Calcitonin

Lowers Blood Calcium Level

Parathyroid Hormone

Raises Blood Calcium Level

Insulin

Lowers Blood Glucose

Glucagon

Raises Blood Glucose (Pancreas)

Epinephrine & Norepinephrine

Raise Blood Glucose level; Increase Metabolic Activiites; Constrict Certain Blood Vessels

Glucocorticoids

Raise blood Glucose Level (Adrenal Cortex)

Mineralocorticoids

Promote reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ In Kidneys

Androgens

Support Sperm Formation; Develops Male Secondary Sex Characteristics

Estrogen

Promotes uterine Lining Growth; Develop Female Secondary Sex Characteristics

progesterone

Promotes uterine Lining Growth

Melatonin

Regulates Biological Rythms

Endorphines

Regulates the Pain Receptors in the brain