Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Prolactin (PRL)- stimulates milk production
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Growth hormone (GH)- stimulates growth in child hood. Important maintaining a healthy body composition and muscle/bone mass
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Adrenocortucotropin (ACTH)- stimulates production of Cortisol (stress hormone) by the adrenal glands. Helps maintain blood pressure and glucose levels
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Thyroid- stimulating hormone (TSH)- stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones. Metabolism, energy, growth, and development. Also activates the nervous system
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Leteinizing hormone (LH)- regulates testosterone in men, and estrogen in women.
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)- sperm production in men. Stimulates the ovaries to release eggs in women.
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Oxytocin- causes milk letdown and contraction during birth.
Pitutary gland- hypothalamus (Brain)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)- regulates water balance
Thyroid gland- throat
Thryroxine (T4) & Triiodothyronine (T3)- increase the rate at which cells release energy.
Parathyroid glands- throat
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)- takes calcium out of bones and makes it available in the blood
Adrenal glands- above the kidneys
Epinephrine (adrenaline)- response to stress causes “fight or flight”
Adrenal glands- above the kidneys
Aldosterone- helps maintain blood pressure
Adrenal glands- above the kidneys
Cortisol- mean train blood pressure levels. Keeps blood glucose levels stable
Adrenal glands- above the kidneys
Adrenal sex hormone- little amounts of sex hormones are produced including androgens, testosterone, and estrogen
Pancreas- behind the stomach
glucagon- release glucose, raises blood sugar
Pancreas- behind the stomach
Insulin- decreases blood sugar
Pineal gland- Brain
melatonin- sleep and wake up cycle
Thymus gland- above the heart
thymosin- responsible for maturing immune system cells
Reproductive glands- ovaries and testes
testosterone— controls the development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics
Reproductive glands- ovaries and testes
Estrogen- controls the development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics, regulates menstrual cycle
Reproductive glands- ovaries and testes
Progesterone- regulates the menstrual cycle, maintained pregnancy