Hormone function
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Androgens
Control development and normal functioning of Androsterone and male x organs
Estrogens
Control development and normal functioning of female x organs
Gestogens
Control development and maintenance of pregnancy
Corticoides
Regulate metabolism of fats, protiens, carbs
Control balance of water and minerals
Oxytocin
Controls the contraction of uterus during childbirth
Releases milk from mammary glands
Vasopressin
Controls reabsorption of water in kidney
Angiotensin II
Potent vasoconstrictor
Insulin
Controls metabolism of glucose
Maintains glucose level in blood
Thyroxine
Controls metabolism of carbs, lipids, proteins
Adrenaline/Epinephrine
First hormone to be isolated
Prepares animals for emergency
stimulates breakdown of liver glycogen into blood glucose and fats into fatty acids
adrenaline is one of the most valuable drugs in medicine
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