hormones and homeostasis

PTH gland

parathyroid

PTH function

raises blood calcium

insulin gland

pancreas

insulin function

lowers blood glucose

glucagon gland

pancreas

glucagon function

raises blood glucose

ADH gland

posterior pituitary

ADH function

tells your kidneys how much water to conserve to balance fluid levels

oxytocin gland

posterior pituitary

oxytocin function

stimulates uterin contractions, moves milk through ducts

thyroid stimulating gland

anterior pituitary

thyroid stimulating function

controls secretion of thyroid hormone

growth hormone gland

anterior pituitary

growth hormone function

helps bone grow, protein synthesis, cell division

melatonin gland

pineal

melatonin function

regulates sleep wake cycle, slows brain activity, reduces alertness

aldosterone gland

adrenal

aldosterone function

kidneys retain sodium to increase blood pressure, water retention

Nor/epinephrine gland

adrenal

nor/epinephrine function

fight or flight, mobilizes brain for action

cortisol gland

adrenal

cortisol function

regulates metabolism, manages stress

calcitonin gland

thyroid

calcitonin function

lowers blood calcium

thyroxine/triiodotherine

controls metabolism rates