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Protein Hormones

Hormones that are made up of chains of amino acids, such as insulin and growth hormone.

Steroid Hormones

Hormones derived from cholesterol, such as anabolic steroids that imitate testosterone.

Epinephrine

A modified amino acid known as a catecholamine, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Hypophysis (Pituitary)

The gland that includes the anterior lobe and is critical for hormone regulation.

Parathyroids

Four small glands that control calcium levels in the body.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal gland responsible for producing steroid hormones.

Pancreas

A gland that produces hormones such as insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that releases hormones like TRH and controls the pituitary gland.

Thymus

A gland that releases thymosin, important for immune function, which declines with age.

Testosterone

A hormone often abused by athletes that is essential for the development of male characteristics.

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

A hormone released by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the thyroid gland.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

A hormone released by the anterior pituitary that triggers ovulation.

ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)

A hormone that prevents the kidneys from releasing too much water and helps maintain fluid balance.

Melatonin

A hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles in response to light exposure.

Glucagon

A hormone that raises blood glucose levels, especially during fasting.

Thymosin

A hormone that plays a role in developing the immune system; its decline is linked to aging.

Hyperparathyroidism

A condition causing the bones to soften and deform due to excess calcium leaching.

Graves’ Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in excess thyroid hormones and can cause weight loss.

Diabetes Insipidus

A disorder characterized by frequent urination and extreme thirst due to ADH failure.

Polydipsia

A medical term for excessive thirst, often associated with diabetes.