oxytocin
Posterior pituitary; stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary gland cells
ADH (Antidiuretic hormone)
Posterior pituitary; promotes retention of water by kidneys
GH (growth hormone)
Anterior pituitary; stimulates growth, especially bones and metabolic functions
PRL (prolactin)
Anterior pituitary; stimulates milk production and secretion
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
Anterior pituitary; stimulates production of ova and sperm
LH (luteinizing hormone)
Anterior pituitary; stimulates ovaries and testes
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
Anterior pituitary; stimulates thyroid gland
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Anterior pituitary; stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine)
Thyroid gland; stimulate and maintain metabolic processes
Calcitonin
Thyroid gland; lowers blood calcium level
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
Parathyroid gland; raises blood calcium level
Insulin
Pancreas; lowers blood glucose level
Glucagon
Pancreas; raises blood glucose level
Epinephrine, norepinephrine
Adrenal medula; raise blood glucose level/ increase metabolic activities/ constrict certain blood vessels
Glucocorticoids
Adrenal medula; raise blood glucose level
Mineralocorticoids
Adrenal medula; promote re absorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys
Androgens
Testes; support sperm formation/ promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics
Estrogens
Ovaries; stimulate uterine lining growth/ promote development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics
Progesterone
Ovaries; promotes uterine lining growth
Melatonin
Pineal gland; involved in biological rhythms
Thymosin
Thymus; stimulates T lymphocytes