Gland Hormone Action

Hypothalamus Hormones released by the posterior

pituitary gland and hormones that
regulate the anterior pituitary

Pituitary (Posterior) Oxytoxin Stimulates the contraction of the

uterus & the mammary gland cells

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Promotes the retention of water

by the kidneys
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Growth Hormone stimulates growth and the

Pituitary (Anterior) metabolic function

Prolactin (PRL) stimulates milk production and

secretion

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone stimulates the production of ova

(FSH) and sperm

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) stimulates the ovaries and

testes

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone stimulates the thyroid gland

(TSH)

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex

(ACTH)
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Thyroid Gland Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine stimulates and maintain

metabolic processes
Calcitonin lowers the blood calcium level

Parathyroid Glands Parathyroid Hormone raises the blood calcium level

Pancreas Insulin lowers the blood glucose level

Glucagon raises the blood glucose level

Adrenal Glands Epinephrine & Norepinephrine raise the blood glucose level;
(Adrenal Medulla) increase metabolic activities;
constrict certain blood vessels
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Adrenal Glands Glucocorticoids raise the blood sugar level

(Adrenal Cortex)
Mineralocorticoids promote the reabsorption of Na and
excretion of K in the kidneys
Gonads (Testes) Androgen support sperm formation; development
& maintenance of the male secondary
sex characteristics
Gonads (Ovary) Estrogen stimulates uterine lining growth,
development & maintenance of the
female secondary sex characteristics
Progesterone promotes uterine lining growth

Pineal Gland Melatonin Involved in biological rhythm

Thymus Thymosin Stimulates the T-lymphocytes

Placenta- a remarkable organ formed temporarily
in the uterus of pregnant women. In addition
to its roles as the respiratory, excretory and
nutrition-delivery systems for the fetus, it also
produces hormones that help to maintain the
pregnancy and pave the way for delivery of the
baby.
Umbilical Cord- a structure bearing arteries and
veins connecting to the placenta and the fetus.