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Human Endocrine System Hormones
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Insulin
Pancreas, Lowers blood glucose
Aldosterone
Adrenal cortex, Increases sodium reabsorption in kidneys
Oxytocin
Posterior pituitary, Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
Prolactin
Anterior pituitary, Stimulates milk production
Thyroxine (T4)
Thyroid gland, Increases metabolic rate
Growth Hormone (GH)
Pituitary gland, Stimulates growth
Melatonin
Pineal gland, Regulates sleep-wake cycle
Glucagon
Pancreas, Raises blood glucose
Cortisol
Adrenal cortex, Manages stress response
Endorphins
Pituitary gland and central nervous system, Inhibit the perception of pain
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Adrenal medulla, Prepares body for fight-or-flight response
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Anterior pituitary, Triggers ovulation and production of sex hormones
Testosterone
Testes, Regulates male secondary sexual characteristics
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid glands, Increases blood calcium levels
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Posterior pituitary, Increases water reabsorption in kidneys
Estrogen
Ovaries, Regulates female reproductive system
Calcitonin
Thyroid gland, Lowers blood calcium levels
Progesterone
Ovaries, Prepares uterus for pregnancy
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Anterior pituitary, Stimulates gamete production
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyroid gland, Increases metabolic rate
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