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