Hormone effects

Leptin

regulates energy balance and appetite

Ghrelin

stimulates hunger

Gastrin

stimulates gastric acid secretion

Secretin

stimulates pancreatic bicarbonate release

Cholecytokinin

stimulates bile and enzyme secretion

Gastric inhibitory peptide

modulates insulin release

Erythropoetin

stimulates rbc production

Renin

part of RAAS

Calcitriol

active form of vitamin D

Progesterone and estrogen

maintain uterine lining and pregnancy

Human chorionic gonadotropin

supports corpus luteum

Human placental lactogen

modulates maternal metabolism

Atrial natriuretic peptide

reduces blood volume and pressure

Angiotensin-converting enzyme

converts angiotensin I to II (increased BP)

Thyroid stimulating hormone

stimulates thyroid

Follicle stimulating hormone

stimulates gamete production

Luteinizing hormone

regulates function of ovaries and testes

Adrenocorticotropin releasing hormone

Stimulates cortex of adrenal glands

Growth hormone

stimulates glucose sparing, allows for growth in bone and muscles

Prolactin

stimulates milk production

Oxytocin

stimulates uterine contractions and milk production

Thyroid hormone

regulates body metabolism

Parathyroid hormone

increases blood calcium

Mineralocorticoids

regulate electrolyte balance, water retention, and blood pressure

Glucocorticoids

regulate metabolism, immune function, and stress responses

Gonadocorticoids

precursors to s3x hormones

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

boost heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose, and oxygen supply while slowing digestion and narrowing blood vessels

Insulin

lowers blood glucose levels

Glucagon

increases blood glucose levels

Testosterone

secondary sexual characteristics and libido

Thymosin

T cell maturity

Thymopoietin

T cell maturity