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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormone
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosterioids
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Stimulates secretion of estrogen and the development of ova in the female and sperm in the male
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Luetenizing hormone
stimulates ovulation in the female and secretion of sex hormones in both females and males
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Growth Hormone
effects systemically increased ring and shoe size
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
regulates fluid volume by stimulating reabsorption of water in the kidneys
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Oxytocin
stimualtes ejection of milk into mammary ducts and contractino of uterine smooth muscle
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T3, T4
from the thyroid, affect metabolic rate, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, growth and development, and nervous system activities
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Calcitonin
produced by C cells of the thyroid in response to high circulating calcium levels
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Parathyroid Hormone
regulates the blood level of calcium
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Cortisol
regulates blood glucose concentration, inhibits inflammatory action, supports the stress response
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Aldosterone
maintains extracellular volume
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Insulin
regulates the metabolism and storage of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
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Glucagon
increases blood glucose level by gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis
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