Endocrine System Organs and Hormones

Hypothalamus

Production of ADH, Oxytocin, and regulatory hormones
Pituitary Gland : Adenohypophysis
- ACTH- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- TSH- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- GH- Growth Hormone
- PRL- Prolactin
- FSH- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- LH- Luteinizing Hormone
- MSH- Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
Pituitary Gland : Neurohypophysis

Release of Oxytocin and ADH
Thyroid Gland
- Thyroxine
- Triiodothyronine
- Calcitonin
Thymus

Thymosins
Suprarenal Medulla
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
Suprarenal Cortex
- Cortisol
- Corticosterone
- Aldosterone
- Androgens
Pineal Gland

Melatonin
Parathyroid Glands

Parathyroid Hormone
Heart
- ANP- Atrial natriuretic peptide
- BNP- Brain natriuretic peptide
Kidney
- EPO- Erythropoietin
- Calcitriol
Adipose Tissue

Leptin
Digestive Tract

Numerous hormones
Pancreatic Islets
- Insulin
- Glucagon
Testes
- Androgens (especially testosterone)
- Inhibin
Ovaries
- Estrogens
- Progestins
- Inhibin

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Endocrine System Organs and Hormones

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Updated

2011-04-29T03:05:12Z

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