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