Hormones

Calcitonin

Secreted- Thyroid

Function- Inhibits bone breakdown: decreases blood calcium

hyposecretion- possible hypercalcemia

hypersecretion- Possible Hypocalcemia

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Secreted- Parathyroid gland

Function- stimulates bone breakdown: increases blood calcium

hyposecretion-  hypocalcemia

hypersecretion- hypercalcemia

Thymosin

Secreted- thymus

Function-  promotes development of immune system cells

hyposecretion-  depression of immune system

hypersecretion-  NIL

atrial natriuretic hormone

Secreted- Heart, atria

Function- regulates fluid and electrolyte homeostasis

hyposecretion- 

hypersecretion- 

mineralocorticoids

Secreted- adrenal cortex

Function- regulate electrolyte and fluid homeostasis

hyposecretion-  abnormal water loss

hypersecretion-  water retention

Aldosterone

Secreted- adrenal cortex- acts in the kidneys

Function- 

hyposecretion- 

hypersecretion-