major endocrine glands and some of their hormones
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stimulates milk production
prolactin
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stimulates production of ova and sperm
follicle - stimulating hormone
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stimulates ovaries and testes
luteinizing hormone
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stimulates contraction of uterus and the milk “let down” reflex
oxytocin
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promotes retention of water by kidneys
antidiuretic hormone
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stimulates thyroid gland
thyroid - stimulating hormone
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stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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involved in biological rhythms
melatonine
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reduce blood calcium ion level
calcitonin
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raises blood calcium ion level
parathyroid hormone
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