front 1 Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | back 1 stimulates synthesis and release of thyroid hormone |
front 2 adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) | back 2 stimulates synthesis and release of corticosteroids and adrenocortical growth |
front 3 luteinizing hormone (LH) | back 3 stimulates ovulation and progesterone, stimulates testosterone secretion |
front 4 follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) | back 4 stimulates estrogen secretion and follicle maturation, stimulates spermatogenesis |
front 5 prolactin (PRL) | back 5 stimulates breast milk |
front 6 growth hormone (GH) | back 6 promotes growth through lipolysis, protein anabolism, and insulin antagonism |
front 7 melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) | back 7 promotes pigmentation |
front 8 vasopressin (ADH) | back 8 promotes water and sodium reabsorption |
front 9 oxytocin | back 9 stimulates uterine contractions and ejection of breast milk |
front 10 gonadotropic hormone | back 10 glands and external fenitalia mature, testes-testosterone, ovaries-estrogen |
front 11 endorphins | back 11 alleviate pain, lower stress, improve mood, enhance your sense of well being |