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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
stimulates secretion of thyroid hormone
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Stimulates secretion of the adrenal cortex hormones
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
stimulates development of ovarian follicles or Testes/Sperm
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Stimulates secretion of estrogen or testosterone
Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone (MSH)
stimulates synthesis of melanin pigment in the skin
growth hormone (GH)
stimulates growth in all organs
Prolactin
stimulates breast development & milk secretion in pregnancy
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
stimulates retention of water by the kidneys
oxytocin
stimulates uterine contractions & milk release
releasing hormones
stimulates the anterior pituitary's secretion of hormones
inhibiting hormones
inhibit the anterior pituitary's secretion of hormones
Thyroxine (T4) & Triiodothyronine (T3)
stimulate the energy metabolism of all cells
Calcitonin
Inhibits the breakdown of bone; decreases the blood Ca+ concentration
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Stimulates the breakdown of bown; increase in blood Ca_ concentration
Sex Hormones (androgens)
Stimulates sexual drive in the female
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
prolong & intensify nervous response during stress
Glucagon
stimulates liver glycogenolysis; increase in blood glucose concentration
Insulin
promotes glucose entry into cells, decreases blood glucose concentration
Thymosin
Promotes development of immune system cells