Common horomones ❤️

Cortisol is created in the

Adrenal gland

Cortisol function is to

Regulates stress response, metabolism, immune function, inflammation

Epinephrine (adrenaline) is created in the

Adrenal gland

Epinephrine (adrenaline) function is to

Increase heart rate, increase oxygen intake, increases blood flow

Estrogen is created in the

Ovaries, adispose tissue (fat)

Estrogen function is to

Influence the development of female sexual organs and their function, maintain bone health

Growth hormone (somatotropin) is created in the

Pituitary gland

Growth hormone (somatotropin) Function is to

Stimulate protein production, aids in growth, influences fat distribution

Insulin is created in the

Pancreas

Insulins function is to

Regulate and help metabolize glucose, protein and fat, lower blood sugar levels.

Melatonin is created in the

Pineal gland

Melatonin function is to

Influence sleep regulation

Oxytocin is created in the

Pituitary gland

Oxytocin function is to

Stimulate the contraction of milk ducts in the breasts and uterus

Progesterone is created in the

Ovaries

Progesterone function is to

Stabilize the lining of the uterus, regulate menstruation

Prolactin is created in the

Pituitary gland

Prolactin function is to

Initiate and maintain milk production in the breasts

Norepinephrine is created in the

Adrenal glands

Norepinephrine function is to

Regulate blood pressure

Testosterone is created in the

Ovaries in females, testes in males

Testosterone function is to

Develop male sexual characteristics and influences libido and mood

Thyroid hormone is created in the

Thyroid

Thyroid hormone function is to

Control metabolism, influence growth, nervous system, development