Endocrine system
regulates: metabolism, tissue function, growth and development, moods and emotionsMaintains homeostasis during stress responseDisruption in production, supply or use of hormones or electrolytes can effect physiology of entire body: may result in medical emergency
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
targets adrenal cortexStimulates secretion of cortisol and aldosterone by theadrenal cortexdrenal cortex
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
targets kidney tubulesStimulates reabsorption of water by kidneys, reducing the concentration of solutes in the blood
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
targets ovaries in females; testes in malesStimulates egg production in females; stimulates sperm production in males
Growth hormone (GH)
targets muscle and boneRegulates development of muscles and bones
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
targets ovaries in females; testes in males Stimulates progesterone and estrogen production; initiates ovulation in females; stimulates testosterone production
Oxytocin
targets mammary glands and uterine musclesinitiates uterine contractions during childbirth; stimulates flow of milk from breasts during lactation
Prolactin (PRL)
targets mammary glandsStimulates milk production in breasts during lactation
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
targets thyroid glandRegulates secretion of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine