Endocrine System Hormones

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Endocrine gland is anterior pituitary, stimulates thyroid hormone release

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Endocrine glad is anterior pituitary, stimulates hormone release by adrenal cortex

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Endocrine gland is anterior pituitary, stimulates gamete production

Luteinizing Hormone

Endocrine gland is anterior pituitary, stimulates androgen production by gonads

Antidiuretic Hormone

Endocrine gland is posterior pituitary, stimulates water reabsorption by kidneys

Oxytocin

Endocrine gland is posterior pituitary, stimulates uterine contraction during childbirth

Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine

Endocrine gland is thyroid, stimulates basal metabolic rate

Calcitonin

Endocrine gland is thyroid, reduces blood calcium levels

Parathyroid Hormone

Endocrine gland is parathyroid, increases blood calcium levels

Aldosterone

Endocrine is adrenal glands, increases blood sodium levels

Cortisol, corticone, corticosterone

Endocrine gland is adrenal cortex, increases blood glucose levels

Epinephrine, Norepinephrine

Endocrine gland is adrenal medulla, stimulates fight or flight response

Melatonin

Endocrine gland is pineal gland, regulates sleep cycles

Insulin

Endocrine gland is pancreas, reduces blood glucose levels

Glucagon

Endocrine gland is pancreas, increases blood glucose levels

Testosterone

Endocrine gland is testes, stimulates development of male secondary sex characteristics and sperm production

Estrogen, Progesterone

Stimulate development of female secondary sex characteristics and prepare body for childbirth

Growth Hormone

Endocrine gland is anterior pituitary, promotes body tissue growth

Prolactin

Endocrine gland is anterior pituitary, promotes milk production