Endocrine Glands & Hormones
1. Anterior Pituitary: - Function: Often referred to as the master gland, it synthesizes and releases hormones that regulate
the activities of other endocrine glands.
2. Posterior Pituitary: - Function: This gland does not create hormones but instead stores and rel...
- Function: Often referred to as the master gland, it synthesizes and releases hormones that regulate
the activities of other endocrine glands.
2. Posterior Pituitary:
- Function: This gland does not create hormones but instead stores and releases oxytocin and
antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
3. Thyroid Gland:
- Function: Produces hormones such as thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin.
4. Parathyroid Gland:
- Function: Responsible for the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH).
5. Adrenal Cortex:
- Function: Secretes hormones including aldosterone and cortisol.
6. Adrenal Medulla:
- Function: Produces and releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
7. Pancreas:
- Function: Releases insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.
8. Ovaries:
- Function: Secrete estrogens and progesterone, which are key hormones in the female reproductive
system.
, 9. Testes:
- Function: Produce testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
10. Pineal Gland:
- Function: Secretes melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles.
11. Thymus Gland:
- Function: Produces thymosin, important for immune system development.
12. hGH (Human Growth Hormone):
- Function: Stimulates hormone production that promotes growth and enhances metabolism.
13. TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone):
- Function: Encourages the growth of the thyroid gland and aids in the secretion of its hormones.
14. FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone):
- Function: Stimulates sperm production in males and promotes ovarian follicle development and
estrogen secretion in females.
15. LH (Luteinizing Hormone):
- Function: Triggers testosterone production in males and is responsible for ovulation and the
secretion of estrogen and progesterone in females.
16. PRL (Prolactin):
- Function: Promotes both the production and release of milk in lactating women.
17. ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone):
- Function: Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.
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