Hormones of

Endocrine system

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Water retention in the

kidneys; controls blood

pressure
V a s o p r e s sin

Gro
wt Growth and development;
stimulates protein
hh

orm

production
one

Oxytocin Stimulates contraction of Autism

uterus and milk ducts in

the breast

Initiates and maintains milk

production in breasts

Sleep disorders
Melatonin It helps with the timing of
your circadian rhythms

(24-hour internal clock)

and with sleep
 Hormones of
Endocrine system

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Most important regulator

of blood calcium levels

Controls metabolism; also

affects growth, maturation,

nervous system activity

Grave's Disease

Anorexia
nervosa
Regulates adrenocorticotropin

release in the pituitary gland

Regulates LH/FSH production in

the pituitary gland

Regulates thyroid stimulating

hormone release in the

pituitary gland
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Endocrine system

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Regulates salt, water

balance, and blood pressure

Acts as an anti-inflammatory;
maintains blood sugar levels,

blood pressure, and muscle

strength;

Affects red blood cell (RBC) polycythaemia

production

Raises blood sugar levels

Lowers blood sugar levels;

stimulates metabolism of

glucose, protein, and fat

 Hormones of
Endocrine system

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Development of female sexual

characteristics and reproductive

Endometrial

cancer
development, important for
functioning of uterus and breasts

Stimulates the lining of the

uterus for fertilization;

prepares the breasts for milk

production

Regulate the creation of sperm,

red blood cells, bone mass, fat

distribution, muscle mass, and

sex drive (libido). gynecomastia

Helps regulate your blood pressure

by constricting (narrowing) blood

vessels and triggering water and salt

(sodium) intake

Helps maintain healthy levels of

salt and potassium in your body

and controls your blood

pressure.