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Regulatory Hormones
- Hypothalamus
- Control release of hormones from anterior pituitary gland
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- Synthesized in Hypothalamus
- Released from Posterior Pituitary glandCauses kidneys to decrease urine output, thirst center to increase fluid intake.
- High dosage = vasoconstrictor
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Oxytocin (OT)
- Synthesized in Hypothalamus
- Released from Posterior Pituitary Gland
- Contraction of smooth muscle of uterus
- Ejection of milk
- Increases feelings of emotional bonding
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Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Stimulates thyroid to release Thyroid Hormone
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Prolactin (PRL)
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Mammary gland growth
- Breast milk production
- Increase Testosterone in males
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Oocyte and follicle development
- Sperm production
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Ovulation
- Testosterone synthesis in testes
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortizol
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Growth Hormone (GH)
Somatostatin
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Releases growth factor (IGFs) from liver to induce growth
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Melatonin
- Pineal Gland
- Circadian rhythm
- Sexual maturation
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Thyroid Hormones
- Thyroid Gland
- Increase metabolic rate
- Increase heat production
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
- Parathyroid Glands
- Increases blood calcium levels
- Stimulates osteoclasts to release bone calcium
- Calcium reabsorption from urine
- Calcitriol Hormone
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Calcitonin
- Thyroid Gland
- Decreases blood calcium levels
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Thymosin, Thymulin, Thymopoetin
- Thymus
- Maturation of T-lymphocytes
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Aldosterone
- Adrenal Cortex
- Regulates blood K+ and Na+ levels
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Cortisol
- Adrenal Cortex
- Stress response
- Increase glucose
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Epinephrine (EPI), Norepinephrine (NE)
- Adrenal Medulla
- Prolong effects of the Sympathetic Nervous System
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Insulin
- Pancreas
- Decreases blood glucose levels
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Glucagon
- Pancreas
- Increases blood glucose levels
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Testosterone
- Testes
- Maturation and function of make reproductive system
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Inhibin
- Gonads
- Inhibits release of follicle-stimulating hormone
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Estrogen and Progesterone
- Ovaries, Placenta
- Maturation and function of female reproductive system
- Development of the fetus
- Physical changes associated with pregnancy
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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
- Heart
- Decreases blood pressure
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Erythropoietin (EPO)
- Kidneys
- Increase production of Red Blood Cells
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Angiotensinogen
- Liver
- Increased BP
- Vasoconstriction
- Decrease urine output
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Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGFs)
- Liver
- Functions synergistically with growth hormone
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Vitamin D3
- Skin
- Converted to calcitriol
- Increases calcium absorption from small intestines
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Leptin
- Adipose Tissue
- Helps regulate food intake
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Corticotropin-releasing Hormone (CRH)
- Hypothalamus
- Stimulates the release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)
- Hypothalamus
- Stimulates release of GH
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Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)
- Hypothalamus
- Inhibits the release of GH
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Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone (TRH)
- Hypothalamus
- Stimulates release of Prolactin (PRL)
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Prolactin-inhibiting Hormone (PIH)
- Hypothalamus
- Inhibits release of Prolactin (PRL)
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Cholecystokinin
- Small Intestine
- Bile release
- Appetite supression
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Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH)
- Hypothalamus
- Stimulates release of FSH and LH
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Gastrin
- Stomach
- Stimulates acid secretion
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