Endocrine: Glands + Hormones + Functions - ALL

Hypothalamus

Releases: hypothalamic releasing & inhibiting hormones

Hypothalamus

Function: regulates anterior pituitary hormones

Posterior Pituitary

Releases: antidiuretic(ADH)

Antidiuretic(ADH)

Function: Stimulates water reabsorbtion by kidneys - regulate water balance

Posterior Pituitary

Releases: Oxytocin

Oxytocin (OT)

Function: stimulates uterine muscles contractions and release of milk by mammary glands

Anterior Pituitary

Releases: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Anterior Pituitary

Releases:Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)

Anterior Pituitary

Releases: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Aka- Gonadotropins

Anterior Pituitary

Releases: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Aka- Gonadotropins

Anterior Pituitary

Releases: Prolactin (PRL)

Anterior Pituitary

Releases: Growth Hormone (GH)

Anterior Pituitary

Releases: Melanocyte- Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Function: Stimulates thyroid gland to release its hormones

Adrenocorticotrpic (ACTH)

Function: Stimulates adrenal cortex to release its hormones

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Aka- Gonadotrophins

Function: Egg (ova) and sperm production

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Function: Stimulates ovaries & testes for sex hormone production (estrogen/testosterone) - ovulation

Prolactin (PRL)

Function: Milk production

Growth Hormone (GH)

Function: Stimulates growth (cell division), metabolism, bone & muscle growth

Melanocyte- Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Function: Stimulates production of melanin pigment

Thyroid

Releases: Thyroxine (T₄) and Triiodothyronine (T₃)

Thyroxine (T₄) and Triiodothyronine (T₃)

Function: Regulates metabolism, increases metabolic rate

Thyroid

Releases: Calcitonin

Calcitonin

Function: lowers blood calcium levels in blood

Parathyroid

Releases Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Parathyroid hormone

Function: Raises blood calcium levels in blood

Adrenal Cortex

Releases: Cortisol (Glucocorticoid)

Adrenal Cortex

Releases: Aldosterone (Mineralocorticoid)

Cortisol (Glucocorticoid)

Function: Raise blood glucose level, regulates metabolism, released when stressed

Aldosterone (Mineralocorticoid)

Function: promotes reabsorption of sodium (salt) to increase blood pressure

Adrenal Medulla

Releases: Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and Norepinephrine (Noradrenalin)

Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and Norepinephrine (Noradrenalin)

Function: Fight or flight response - Raises: heart rate, blood pressure, glucose level, breathing, pupils dilate - released in emergency situations

Pancreas

Releases: Insulin

Insulin

Function: Lowers blood glucose levels, promotes formation of glycogen

Pancreas

Releases: Glucagon

Glucagon

Function: Raises blood glucose levels, break down of glycogen

Testes

Releases: Testosterone (Androgens)

Testosterone (Androgens)

Function: stimulates male sex characteristics, support sperm production

Ovaries

Releases: Estrogen and Progesterone

Estrogen and Progesterone

Function: stimulates female sex characteristics, stimulates uterine lining growth & maintain thickness during pregnancy

Thymus

Released: Thymosins

Thymosins

Function: Regulates immune system, stimulates production & maturation of T cells

Pineal Gland

Releases: Melatonin

Melatonin

Function: Light/ Dark cycles, daily & seasonal circadian rhythms