Hormones
Hormones of the Endocrine system
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| 147315204 | Oxytocin | stimulates contraction of uterus lining and mammary gland cells | |
| 147315205 | Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) | promotes retention of water by kidneys | |
| 147315206 | Growth Hormone (GH) | stimulates growth, especially in bones, and metabolic functions | |
| 147315207 | Prolactin (PRL) | stimulates milk production and secretion | |
| 147315208 | Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | stimulates production of ova and sperm | |
| 147315209 | Lutenizing Hormone (LH) | stimulates ovaries and testies | |
| 147315210 | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | stimulates thyroid gland | |
| 147315211 | Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) | stimulates adrenal cortex to secret glucocorticoids | |
| 147315212 | Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine (T3 and T4) | Stimulates and maintains metabolic processes | |
| 147315213 | Calcitonin | lowers blood calcium level | |
| 147315214 | Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) | raises blood calcium level | |
| 147315215 | Insulin | lowers blood glucose level | |
| 147315216 | Glucagon | raises blood glucose level | |
| 147315217 | Epinephrine and Norepinephrine | raises blood glucose level; increases metabolic activities; constricts certain blood vessels | |
| 147315218 | Glucocorticoids | raises blood glucose level also (adrenal glands) | |
| 147315219 | Mineralocorticoids | promote reabsorbtion of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys | |
| 147315220 | androgens | support sperm formation; promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics | |
| 147315221 | Estrogens | stimulate uterine lining growth; promote development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics | |
| 147315222 | progestins | promote uterine lining growth | |
| 147315223 | melatonin | involved in biological rhythms |