Growth hormone
stimulates growth of bones & muscles
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
supports maturation of eggs & development of gamete, and controls production of sex hormones
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
controls menstrual cycle & maturation of eggs
Prolactin
promotes milk production
Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
tells the adrenal cortex to secrete hormones
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
tells the thyroid to release its hormones
Oxytocin
triggers contractions in labour
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
determines amount of water retained in the body when blood is filtered by the kidneys
Melatonin
establishes wake/sleep cycle, impacts emotions
Calcitonin
decreases blood calcium levels
Thyroxin
controls metabolic rate
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
increases calcium levels in blood
Adrenalin
stimulates fight & flight response in many organs in the body
Aldosterone
manages Na+ & K+ levels in blood
Cortisol
increases blood sugar in times of stress
Thymosin
stimulates childhood immunity
Insulin
allows cells to take in glucose from the blood
Glucagon
stimulates liver to breakdown sugars to increase BGL
Testosterone
development of male sex characteristics
Oestrogen
development of female sex characteristics
Progesterone
promotes growth of uterine lining