hormones

Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)

Stimulates the release of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone by the Anterior Pituitary Gland.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (CRH)

Stimulates the release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone by the Anterior Pituitary Gland.

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Stimulates the release of Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone by the Anterior Pituitary Gland.

Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH)

Stimulates the Anterior Pituitary Gland to release Human Growth Hormone.

Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)

Inhibits the Anterior Pituitary from secreting Growth Hormone.

Prolactin Inhibiting Factor (PIF)

Inhibits the release of Prolactin by the Pituitary Gland; stops milk production.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to release T3 and T4.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Stimulates the cortex of the Adrenal glands to release hormones, primarily cortisol.

Growth Hormone (GH)

Stimulates growth of bones and muscles; increases mitosis and metabolism.

Prolactin (PRL)

Stimulates milk production in mammary glands and promotes maternal behaviors.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Stimulates release of estrogen in Ovaries and testosterone in Testes.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Promotes oogenesis in Ovaries and spermiogenesis in Testes.

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Targets melanocytes for increased melanin production.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Raises blood pressure by stimulating vasoconstriction and increasing water reabsorption in kidneys.

Oxytocin (OT)

Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection from mammary glands.

Melatonin

Controls circadian rhythms for sleep/wake periods.

Thyroxine (T4)

Prohormone of T3; controls metabolic functions.

Triiodothyronine (T3)

Sets metabolic rate, increases heart rate, and body temperature.

Calcitonin

Lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity.

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Raises blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity and promoting vitamin D production.

Cortisol/Glucocorticoids

Promotes conversion of lipids and proteins into glucose; body's response to stress.

Aldosterone (ALD)

Targets kidneys to raise blood pressure by reabsorbing sodium.

Adrenaline/Epinephrine

Acute stress hormone that increases heart rate and blood pressure.

Insulin

Promotes uptake of blood glucose by body cells.

Glucagon

Targets Liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

Gastrin

Stimulates production of HCL by Parietal cells in the stomach.

Ghrelin

Stimulates appetite and secretion of growth hormone.

Secretin

Stimulates Pancreas and Gall Bladder to release bicarbonates.

Cholecystokinin

Stimulates release of bile and digestive enzymes in response to fats and proteins.

Leptin

Regulates body temperature and long-term food intake.

Renin

Converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin in response to low blood pressure.

Erythropoietin

Stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Thymosin

Stimulates development of T-cells.

Testosterone

Aids in spermatogenesis and development of secondary sex characteristics.

Progesterone

Prepares endometrium for egg implantation and maintains pregnancy.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

Stimulates Corpus Luteum for progesterone production; aids in testicular descent in boys.