Human Anatomy - Endocrine System

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

triggers the adrenal cortex to produce hormones

Aldosterone

stimulates the kidneys to not filter out salt and water, causing blood pressure to rise

Antidiuretic hormone

triggers the kidneys to reabsorb water and produce less urine

calcitonin

triggers calcium ions to leave the bloodstream and enter the bones

cortisol

released in stressful situations, important to the production of glucose

epinephrine

also known as adrenaline, increases heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar level, and blood flow

estrogen

triggers the uterine lining to build up in preparation for pregnancy, regulates female secondary sex characteristics

follicle stimulating hormone

in ovaries, stimulates egg production.

in testes, stimulates sperm production.

glucagon

stimulates the liver cells to release sugar into the bloodstream

growth hormone

triggers the bones, muscles, and other organs to grow by doing mitosis

insulin

stimulates the body cells to absorb sugar from the blood and store it

Luteinizing hormone

in ovaries, triggers ovulation.

in testes, stimulates testosterone production

melatonin

causes you to feel calm and sleepy

norepinephrine

also known as noradrenaline, increases heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar level, and blood flow

oxytocin

causes contractions during birth and causes milk to flow during breastfeeding

parathyroid hormone

triggers calcium ions to leave the bones and enter the bloodstream to be used for other functions

progesterone

triggers the uterine lining to build up in preparation for pregnancy and to stay think during pregnancy

prolactin

stimulates milk production for breastfeeding

testosterone

stimulates the production of sperm, responsible for male secondary sex characteristics

thymosin

triggers T cells to mature

thyroid stimulating hormone

regulates when the thyroid releases its own hormones

thyroxine

gets converted into triiodothyronine

triiodothyronine

increases metabolic rate