Bio 337 important Hormones and what they do

GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone)

hypothalamus - causes pituitary gland to release LH and FSH

in men stimulates creation of testosterone

in women stimulates estrogen and progesterones

GnIH

hypothalamus - inhibits gonadotropin synthesis and release by the anterior pituitary

CRH

Hypothalamus - stimulates pituitary gland to produce ACTH

ACTH

pituitary gland - Stimulates adrenal glands to release cortisol

LH

Pituitary gland - causes changes to reproductive system

FSH

Pituitary gland - Sexual development and reproduction

OT

Posterior pituitary - produced in hypothalamus - induces labor, strengthens contractions and lactation

AVP/ADH

posterior pituitary gland - helps maintain blood solute conc homeostasis, can take water from urine and put it into the bloodstream

insulin

beta cells pancreas - manages blood glucose levels

glucagon

alpha cells - pancreas - release stored glucose to help raise blood sugar

somatostatin

hypothalamus, delta cells pancreas, D cells GI tract - prevents production of other hormones (ex. GH, TSH, prolactin, insulin, glucagon)

cortisol

Adrenal glands - maintains blood pressure, and can release glucose into the bloodstream

testosterone

Testes - regulates libido, bone mass, strength, fat distribution, and makes red blood cells and sperm

DHT

skin & liver- Prostate growth, facial, body, pubic hair,

estradiol

ovaries - maintaining environment for oocytes, body changes

progesterone

ovarian corpus luteum - prepare uterus for a fertilized egg

Antimullerian hormone AMH

testes and ovaries - regulates ovarian function

epinephrine and norepinephrine

adrenal glands - induces glucose release for quick energy

Dopamine

hypothalamus - part of reward and learning systems

Melatonin

pineal gland - mmm sleepy

Serotonin

GI tract - mood