Anatomy 2

Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection during suckling

Stimulates secretion of hormones by the adrenal glands

Decreases water loss by increasing reabsorption of water into blood and decreasing urine production

increases sex drive in females

increases metabolism and BMR

triggers ovulation and stimulates secretion of estrogen and progesterone

increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity

promotes fight or flight response

stimulates production and secretion of milk

helps to set the biological clock

darkens skin pigmentation

stimulates secretion of hormones that stimulate body growth and metabolism

decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts

promotes the maturation of T cells for the immune response

stimulates oocyte production and estrogen secretion

decreases blood glucose levels by transporting glucose into body cells

increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose

stimulates development of female sex characteristics and helps regulate menstrual cycle

regulates sperm development, stimulates development of male sex characteristics, and stimulates male sex drive

stimulates secretion of testosterone

stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones

stimulates sperm production

increases reabsorption of sodium and water into blood and decreases urine output