Endocrine Hormones

How many hormones does the Posterior Pituitary have?

Two

How many hormones does the Anterior Pituitary have?

Five

Oxytocin (Posterior)

Causes increased contractions of the uterus, stimulates ejection of milk into the duct of the breast

Antidiuretic (Posterior)

Constricts blood vessels and controls salt water in body

Growth Hormone (Anterior)

Causes you to grow

Prolactin (Anterior)

Helps with milk production

Thyroid stimulating (Anterior)

Thyroid secretion helper

Luteinizing (Anterior)

Stimulates ovulation

Adrenocorticotropic (Anterior)

Triggers release of Cortisol from Adrenal Medulla

Thyroxine (Thyroid)

Increases rate of chemical reactions in cells

Triiodothyronine (Thyroid)

Stimulates nervous system in wakefulness, alertness, and responsiveness

Calcitonin

Lowers blood calcium

Parathyroid hormone

Raises Calcium

Thymosin (Thymus)

Stimulate immunity

Glucagen

Raises blood glucose levels

Insulin

lowers blood sugar