Major Human Endocrine Glands And Some Of Their Hormones

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Hypothalamus

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Hormones released from posterior pituitary and hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary

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Pituitary Gland (Posterior): Oxytocin

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chemical class: peptide;
actions: stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary glands; regulated by: nervous system

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Pituitary Gland (Posterior): Antidiruretic Hormone (ADH)

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chemical class: peptide; action: promotes retention of H2O by kidneys; regulated by: H2O/salt balance

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Pituitary Gland (Anterior): Growth Hormone (GH)

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chemical class: protein; action: stimulates growth (esp bones) and metabolic functions; regulated by: hypothalamic hormones

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Pituitary Gland (Anterior): Prolactin (PRL)

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chemical class: protein; action: stimulates milk production and secretion; regulated by: hypothalamic hormones

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Pituitary Gland (Anterior): Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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chemical class: glycoprotien; action: stimulates production of ova and sperm; regulated by:hypothalamic hormones

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Pituitary Gland (Anterior): Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

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chemical class: glycoprotein; action: stimulates ovaries and testes; regulated by:hypothalamic hormones

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Pituitary Gland (Anterior): Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

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chemical class: glycoprotein; action: stimulates thyroid gland; regulated by: thyroxine in blood and hypothalamic hormones

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Pituitary Gland (Anterior): Adrenocorticotrpic Hormone (ACTH)

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chemical class: peptide; action: stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocroticoids

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Thyroid Gland: Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)

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chemical class: amine; action: stimulate and maintain metabolic processes; regulated by: TSH

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Thyroid Gland: Calcitonin

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chemical class: peptide; action: lowers blood Ca levels; regulated by: Ca in blood

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Parathyroid Gland: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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chemical class: peptide; action: raises blood Ca levels; regulated by: Ca in blood

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Pancreas: Insulin

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chemical class: protein; action: lowers blood C6H12O6; regulated by: C6H12O6 in blood

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Pancreas: Glucagon

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chemical class: protein; action: raises blood C6H12O6;regulated by: C6H12O6 in blood

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Adrenal Glands (adrenal medulla): Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

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chemical class: amine; action: raises blood C6H12O6,increase metabolic activities, constrict certain blood vessels; regulated by: nervous system

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Adrenal glands (adrenal cortex): Glucocorticoids

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chemical class: steroid; action: raise blood C6H12O6; regulated by ACTH

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Adrenal glands (adrenal cortex): Mineralocorticoids

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chemical class: steroid; action: promote reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys; regulated by: K+ in blood

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Gonads (testes): Androgens

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chemcial class: steroids; action: support sperm formation,promote and maintain of male secondary sex characteristics; regulated by: FSH and LH

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Gonads (Ovaries): Estrogens

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chemical class: steroid; action: stimulate uterine lining growth, promote development and maintinance of female secondary sex characteristics; regulated by: FSH and LH

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Gonads (Ovaries): Progesterone

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chemical class: steroid; action: promotes uterine lining growth; regulated by: FSH and LH

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Pineal Gland: Melatonin

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chemical class: amine; actions: involved in biological rhythms; regulated by: light/dark cycles