BIOL1040:Chapter 26:

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Oxytocin
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Oxytocin
Released by the pituitary gland, which is regulated by the nervous system. It stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor and ejection of milk from mammary glands
ADH
Released by the pituitary. which is regulated by the water/salt balance in the body. It promotes retention of water by kidneys
Growth Hormone
Released by the anterior lobe, which is regulated by the hypothalamus. It stimulates growth and metabolic functions.
Prolactin
Released by the anterior lobe, regulated by the hypothalamus. It stimulates milk production and secretion in females.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Released by the anterior lobe, regulated by the hypothalamus. It stimulates production of ova and sperm.
Lutenizing Hormone
Released by the anterior, and regulated by the hypothalamus. It stimulates ovaries and testes.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Released by the anterior, and regulated by the hypothalamus and thyroxine in blood. It stimulates the thyroid gland.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Released by the anterior, and regulated by the hypothalamus and glucocorticoids.
Melatonin
Released by the pineal gland, and regulated by the light and dark cycles. It is involved in the rhythmic actitivites.
Thyroxine (t4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
Released by the thyroid gland, and regulated by the TSH. It stimulates and maintains metabolic processes.
CalcitoninReleased by the thyroid gland, and regulated by the calcium found in blood. It lowers blood calcium level.Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)Released by the parathyroid glands and regulated by the calcium in blood. It raises the blood calcium level.ThymosinReleased by the thymus. It stimulates T cell development.Epinephrine and norepinephrineReleased by adrenal medulla and regulated by the nervous system. It increases blood glucose; increases metabolic activities; and constricts certain blood vessels.GlucocorticoidsReleased by the adrenal cortex, and regulated by ACTH. It increases blood glucose.MineralocorticoidsReleased by the adrenal cortex, and regulated by potassium in blood. It promotes reabsorption of Sodium and excretion of potassium in kidneys.InsulinReleased by the pancreas, and regulated by glucose in the blood. It lowers blood glucose.GlucagenReleased by the pancreas, and regulated by the glucose in the blood. It raises blood glucose.AndrogensReleased by the testes, and regulated by FSH and LH. It supports sperm formation, promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics.EstrogenReleased by the ovaries, and regulated by FSH and LH. It stimulates uterine lining growth; promotes development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics.ProgesteroneReleased by the ovaries, and regulated by FSH and LH. It promotes uterine lining growth.What is the releasing hormone?It stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce one or more specific hormones.What is the inhibitory hormone?induces the anterior pituitary to stop secreting hormones.