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Pineal Body
Melatonin
Involved in biological rhythms. Regulated by light and dark cycles.
Pituitary Gland - Posterior
Oxytocin
Stimulates contraction of uterus and the milk "let down" reflex. Regulated by the nervous system.
Pituitary Gland - Posterior
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Promotes retention of water by kidneys. Regulated by hypothalamus in response to water/salt imbalance.
Pituitary Gland - Anterior
Growth Hormone
Stimulates growth (bone and muscle) and metabolism. Regulated by hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones.
Pituitary Gland - Anterior
Prolactin (PRL)
Stimulates milk production. Regulated by hypothalamic hormones.
Pituitary Gland - Anterior
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Stimulates production of ova and sperm. Regulated by the hypothalamus.
Pituitary Gland - Anterior
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) also known as interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSA)
Stimulates ovaries and testes. Regulated by the hypothalamus.
Pituitary Gland - Anterior
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Stimulates thyroid gland. Regulated by thyroxine in blood and the hypothalamus.
Pituitary Gland - Anterior
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Stimulates adrenal cortx to secrete glucocorticoids. Regulated by glucocorticoids and the hypothalamus.
Thyroid
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Stimulates metabolism. Regulated by TSH.
Thyroid
Calcitonin
Reduces blood calcium level. Regulated by the calcium level in blood.
Parathyroid
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Raises blood calcium level. Regulated by calcium in the blood.
Thymus
Thymosin
Programs T lymphocytes. Regulated by Unknown.
Adrenal - Medulla
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Rise blood glucose level, increase rate of metabolism, constrict blood vessels. Regulates by the nervous system - sympathetic division.
Adrenal - Cortex
Glucocorticoids
Increase blood glucose. Regulated by ACTH.
Adrenal - Cortex
Mineralocorticoids
Promote reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys. Regulated by changes in blood volume or blood pressure. Na+ and K+ levels in blood.
Pancreas
Insulin
Reduces blood glucose. Regulated by glucose level in blood.
Pancreas
Glucagon
Raises blood glucose. Regulated by glucose level in blood.
Gonads - Testes
Androgens
Support sperm formation; develop and maintain male secondary sex characteristic. Regulated by FSH and LH.
Gonads - Ovaries
Estrogen
Stimulates uterine lining growth. Maintain and develop secondary female sex characteristics. Regulated by FSH and LH.
Gonads - Ovaries
Progesterone
Promotes growth of uterine lining. Regulated by FSH and LH.