hormones

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ACTH—adrenocorticotropic

Stimulates growth and secretion of the cortex of the adrenal gland

TSH—thyrotropin

Stimulates growth and secretion of the thyroid gland

GH—somatotropin

Growth hormone, stimulates normal body growth

FSH—follicle stimulating

Stimulates growth and hormone production in the ovarian follicles of female individuals, production of sperm in male individuals

LH—luteinizing (female)

Causes ovulation and secretion of progesterone in female individuals

ICSH—interstitial cell stimulating (male)

Stimulates testes to secrete testosterone

LTH—lactogenic or prolactin

Stimulates secretion of milk from mammary glands after delivery of an infant

MSH—melanocyte stimulating

Stimulates production and dispersion of melanin pigment in the skin

ADH—vasopressin

Antidiuretic hormone, promotes reabsorption of water in kidneys, constricts blood vessels

Oxytocin (pitocin)

Causes contraction of uterus during childbirth, stimulates milk flow from the breasts

Thyroxine and triiodothyronine

Increase metabolic rate; stimulate physical and mental growth; regulate metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

Thyrocalcitonin (calcitonin)

Accelerates absorption of calcium by the bones and lowers blood calcium level

Parathormone (PTH)

Regulates amount of calcium and phosphate in the blood, increases reabsorption of calcium and phosphates from bones, stimulates kidneys to conserve blood calcium, stimulates absorption of calcium in the intestine

Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone)

Regulate the reabsorption of sodium in the kidney and the elimination of potassium, increase the reabsorption of water by the kidneys

Glucocorticoids( Cortisol Hydrocortisone, Cortisone)

Aid in metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; increase amount of glucose in blood; provide resistance to stress; and depress immune responses (anti inflammatory)

Gonadocorticoids (Estrogens, Androgens)

Act as sex hormones ( Estrogens- Stimulate female sexual characteristics) (Androgens- Stimulate male sexual characteristics)

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Activates sympathetic nervous system, acts in times of stress to increase cardiac output and increase blood pressure

Norepinephrine

Activates body in stress situations

Insulin

Used in metabolism of glucose (sugar) by promoting entry of glucose into cells to decrease blood glucose levels, promotes transport of fatty acids and amino acids (proteins) into the cells

Glucagon

Maintains blood level of glucose by stimulating the liver to release stored glycogen in the form of glucose

Estrogen

Promotes growth and development of sex organs in female individuals

Progesterone

Maintains lining of uterus

Testosterone

Stimulates growth and development of sex organs in male individuals, stimulates maturation of sperm

Thymosin (thymopoietin)

Stimulates production of lymphocytes and antibodies in early life

Melatonin

May delay puberty by inhibiting gonadotropic (sex) hormones, may regulate sleep/wake cycles

Adrenoglomerulotropin

May stimulate adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone

Serotonin

May prevent vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the brain, inhibits gastric secretions

Chorionic gonadotropin

Causes corpus luteum of ovary to continue secretions

Progesterone

Maintains lining of uterus to provide fetal nutrition