Endocrine System Hormones

Which hormones are secreted from the anterior pituitary gland? (7)

• growth hormone

• follicle-stimulating hormone

• thyroid-stimulating hormone

• luteinizing hormone

• adrenocorticotropic hormone

• prolactin

• melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Does the posterior pituitary gland create hormones?

No, it is created in the hypothalamus and then secreted through the posterior pituitary gland

Which hormones are secreted from the posterior pituitary gland? (2)

• Anti-diuretic hormone

• Oxytocin

Which hormones are secreted in the adrenal glands? (4)

• Mineralocorticoids

• Glucocorticoids

• Androgens (DHEA)

• Epinephrine

Which hormones are secreted in the thyroid? (2)

• Calcitonin

• T3 & T4

Which hormones are secreted in the pancreas? (2)

• Insulin

• Glucagon

Which hormones are secreted in the ovaries? (4)

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Relaxin

• Inhibin

Which hormones are secreted in the testes? (2)

• Testosterone

• Inhibin

Which hormones are secreted in the parathyroid? (2)

• Parathyroid hormone

• Calcitriol

Which hormone is secreted in the pineal? (1)

• Melatonin

Which hormone is secreted in the thymus? (1)

• Thymosin

Growth Hormone

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Muscles & Bones

Function: Growth of body tissues

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Testes & Ovaries

Function: Sperm & Egg Production

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Thyroid

Function: Growth of thyroid gland & secretion of hormones

Luteinizing Hormone

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Testes & Ovaries

Function: Stimulates the release of testosterone

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Adrenal Glands

Function: Stimulate the secretion of hormones from adrenal glands

Prolactin

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Mammmary Gland

Function: Production & secretion of milk

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

Secretion Gland: Anterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Skin

Function: Darken skin pigments & protect skin from UV rays

Anti-Diuretic Hormone

Secretion Gland: Posterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Kidneys

Function: Decrease urine production to promote water balance

Oxytocin

Secretion Gland: Posterior Pituitary

Target Cell: Uterus

Function: Stimulate contractions during childbirth

Mineralcorticoids

Secretion Gland: Adrenal

Target Cell: Kidneys

Function: Mineral homeostasis

Glucocorticoids

Secretion Gland: Adrenal

Target Cell: Most body cells

Function: Glucose homeostasis

Androgens

Secretion Gland: Adrenal

Target Cell: Brain, Bone, Skin, Lymphatic Tissue

Function: Increase libido in females

Epinephrine

Secretion Gland: Adrenal

Target Cell: Liver, Skin, Heart, Lungs

Function: Fight or Flight Response

Calcitonin

Secretion Gland: Thyroid

Target Cell: Bones

Function: Decrease blood calcium levels

T3 & T4

Secretion Gland: Thyroid

Target Cell: Thyroid

Function: Control basal metabolic rate

Insulin

Secretion Gland: Pancreas

Target Cell: Liver & Muscles

Function: Decrease blood sugar levels

Glucagon

Secretion Gland: Pancreas

Target Cell: Liver & Muscles

Function: Increase blood sugar levels

Estrogen

Secretion Gland: Ovaries

Target Cell: Uterus, Ovary, Brain, Breast

Function: Development of female sex characteristics, regulate menstrual cycle

Progesterone

Secretion Gland: Ovaries

Target Cell: Breast, Uterus, Brain, Central Nervous System

Function: Assist in development of female sex characteristics, regulate menstrual cycle

Relaxin

Secretion Gland: Ovaries

Target Cell: Uterus

Function: Relaxes muscles during pregnancy

Inhibin

Secretion Gland: Ovaries, Testes

Target Cell: Pituitary

Function: Stops secretion of FSH to control menstrual cycle (F) & sperm production (M)

Testosterone

Secretion Gland: Testes

Target Cell: Bones & Muscles

Function: Development of male sex characteristics, increase male libido

Parathyroid Hormone

Secretion Gland: Parathyroid

Target Cell: Bone & kidneys

Function: Increase blood calcium levels

Calcitrol

Secretion Gland: Parathyroid

Target Cell: Bone

Function: Increase number & activity of osteoclasts

Melatonin

Secretion Gland: Pineal

Target Cell: Brain

Function: Control sleep & wake cycles

Thymosin

Secretion Gland: Thymus

Target Cell: White Blood Cells

Function: Maturation of T-cells (Immune Response)

What is a hormone?

A chemical that when acting on a cell, excites or initiates a response