Major Endocrine Glands & Associated Hormone Functions

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Pituitary

Hormones: Growth hormone, releasing and inhibiting hormones (such as thyroid stimulating hormone)

Function: Regulate growth, regulate hormone release

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Thyroid

Hormones: Thyroxine, triiodothyronine

Function: Regulate metabolism and appetite

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Pineal

Hormones: Melatonin

Function: Regulate some biological rhythms such as sleep cycles

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Adrenal

Hormones: Epinephrine (adrenaline, norepinephrine (noradrenaline)

Function: Stress response, increase metabolic activities

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Pancreas

Hormones: Insulin, glucagon

Function: Regulate blood sugar levels

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Ovaries

Hormones: Estrogen, progesterone

Function: Mediate sexual motivation and behavior, reproduction

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Testes

Hormones: Estrogen, progesterone

Function: Mediate sexual motivation and behavior, reproduction