Hormones

Norepinephrine

Adrenal Medulla; Responsible for the fight or flight response, causes liver cells to release glucose into the bloodstream.

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Parathyroid; Hormone raises the level of calcium in the blood.

Progesterone

Ovaries; prepares and maintain the uterus during pregnancy

Secretin

Endocrine cells in the lining of the small intestine; Stimulate the release of digestive fluids from the pancreas and bile from the liver.

Testosterone

Tests; It is required for sperm production and regulates male secondary sex characteristics

Thymosin

Thymus; Plays a role in the development of T-cells in the immune system

Thyroxine

Thyroid: Maintain normal HR, BP, and body temp. Also increases the rate of O2 consumption and cellular respiration

Triiodothyronine

Thyroid; Maintain normal HR, BP, and body temp. Increases the consumption of O2 and cellular respiration

Aldosterone

Adrenal Cortex; Helps maintain salt-to-water balance in the body

Calcitonin

Thyroid; stimulates the transfer of calcium ions from the blood to the bones, where they are used to generate bone tissue.

Cortisol

Adrenal Cortex; regulates the metabolism of carbs, proteins, and lipids

Epinephrine

Adrenal Medulla; controls the fight or flight reaction and causes liver cells to release glucose into the bloodstream

Estrogen

Ovaries; Required for the development of eggs and regulates the female secondary sex characteristics

Gastrin

Endocrine Cells in Stomach Lining; simulate other stomach cells to release digestive enzymes and Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Glucagon

Islands of Langerhans; Simulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream

Insulin

Islands of Langerhans; Lowers blood sugar by stimulating cells to absorb glucose

Melatonin

Pineal Gland; The cyclic release helps to regulate sleep patterns.