_{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