Hormone Functions

Growth Hormone (GH): Stimulates growth and cell repair.

• Prolactin (PRL): Stimulates milk production.

• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid to release T3 and T4.

• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates egg and sperm production.

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Stimulates ovulation and testosterone production.

• Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): Stimulates cortisol release from the adrenal glands.

• Oxytocin: Stimulates uterine contractions and milk release.

• Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): Regulates water balance by promoting water retention in kidneys.

• Thyroxine (T4) & Triiodothyronine (T3): Regulate metabolism.

• Calcitonin: Lowers blood calcium levels.

• Parathyroid Hormone (PTH): Raises blood calcium levels.

• Epinephrine (Adrenaline): Prepares the body for fight-or-flight responses.

• Cortisol: Regulates stress response, metabolism, and immune response.

• Aldosterone: Regulates sodium and potassium balance in the kidneys.

• Insulin: Lowers blood glucose levels.

• Glucagon: Raises blood glucose levels.

• Estrogen: Promotes female reproductive system development.

• Progesterone: Regulates menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

• Testosterone: Promotes male reproductive system development and sperm production.

• Melatonin: Regulates sleep-wake cycles.