Hormones

GHIH

Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

GHRH

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

THRH

Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

CRH

Corticotropin Releasing Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

GnRH

Gonadatropin Releasing Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

PRH

Prolactin Releasing Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

PIH

Prolactin Inhibiting Hormone, produced in the hypothalamus.

ADH

Vasopressin: regulates water retention in kidneys, Anti-Diuretic, produced in the Neurohypophysis.

Oxytocin

Hormone that causes milk letdown in nursing mothers and contractions, produced in the Neurohypophysis.

GH

Growth Hormone, helps muscle and bone growth, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, stimulates production of thyroid hormones, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, stimulates cortisol release from adrenal glands, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

FSH

Follicle Stimulating Hormone, promotes sperm production and stimulates ovaries to release eggs, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

LH

Luteinizing Hormone, stimulates ovaries/testes to produce estrogen/testosterone, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

PRL

Prolactin, stimulates milk production in women, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

MSH

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, stimulates melanin production in skin cells, produced in the Adenohypophysis.

Calcitonin

Hormone that raises calcium levels in the blood, produced by the Thyroid Gland.

T4

Thyroxine, increases metabolism, produced by the Thyroid Gland.

T3

Triiodothyronine, metabolizes nutrients, produced by the Thyroid Gland.

PTH

Parathyroid Hormone, lowers calcium levels by taking calcium from bones, produced by the Parathyroid Glands.

Estrogen

Hormone that acts on the uterus and other tissues, produced by the Adrenal Glands.

Androgens

Hormones related to male reproductive functions, produced by the Adrenal Glands.

Aldosterone

Hormone that helps regulate blood pressure, produced by the Adrenal Glands.

Cortisol/Hydrocortisone

Hormone that responds to stress, produced by the Adrenal Glands.

Epinephrine/Adrenaline

Hormone that raises heart rate and alertness, produced by the Medulla.

Norepinephrine

Hormone that raises blood pressure, produced by the Medulla.

Progesterone

Hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy, produced by the Ovaries.

Testosterone

Hormone related to male development and growth, produced in various tissues.

Glucagon

Hormone that raises blood sugar levels, produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas.

Insulin

Hormone that lowers blood sugar levels, produced by the beta cells of the pancreas.

Melatonin

Hormone that regulates circadian rhythm, produced in the brain.

Thymosin

Hormone that helps develop T-cells in the immune system.

ANP

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide, prevents aldosterone release to reduce blood volume and pressure.

Neurohypophysis

Refers to the Posterior Pituitary gland.

Adenohypophysis

Refers to the Anterior Pituitary gland.