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