1. -
2. Thyroid Gland
2.1. Tetraiodothyronine
2.2. -
2.3. -
2.4. Triiodothyronine
3. -
4. Parathyroid Gland
4.1. Parathormone
4.1.1. function
4.1.1.1. controls calcium level in our blood
5. -
6. -
7. -
8. -
9. -
10. Pituitary Gland
10.1. Growth Hormone
10.1.1. functions
10.1.1.1. build bones
10.1.1.2. regulation of metabolism
10.2. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
10.2.1. function
10.2.1.1. controls production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
10.2.2. -
10.3. -
10.4. Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
10.4.1. functions
10.4.1.1. protects skin from UV rays
10.4.1.2. development of pigmentation
10.5. -
10.6. -
10.7. -
10.8. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
10.8.1. function
10.8.1.1. regulate levels of steroid hormone cortisol
10.9. -
10.10. Follicle Stimulating Hormone
10.10.1. funtions
10.10.1.1. controls menstrual cycle
10.10.1.2. production of eggs by the ovaries
10.11. Leutenizing Hormone
10.11.1. functions
10.11.1.1. stimulate testosterone release
10.11.1.2. stimulate ovaries ovulation
10.12. Lactogenic Hormone
10.12.1. function
10.12.1.1. establishes lactation or milk production
10.13. Antidiuretic Hormone
10.13.1. function
10.13.1.1. conserve fluid volume of body
10.14. -
10.15. Oxytocin
10.15.1. functions
10.15.1.1. stimulate urine contraction in childbirth
10.15.1.2. stimulate contraction of breast tissue
10.16. Endorphins
10.16.1. functions
10.16.1.1. relives pain
10.16.1.2. reduce stress
10.16.1.3. improve sense of well-being
11. -
12. Adrenal Gland
12.1. Epinephrine
12.1.1. function
12.1.1.1. responsible of body's fight or flight response
12.1.1.2. increase & maintain blood pressure
12.1.2. -
12.2. Norepinephrine
12.2.1. function
12.3. -
12.4. Aldosterone
12.4.1. function
12.4.1.1. control balance of salt & water in the kidney
12.5. Cortisone
12.5.1. function
12.5.1.1. regulation of major body functions
12.6. Androgens
12.6.1. functions
12.6.1.1. helps body mature
12.6.1.2. boosts sex drive
12.7. Dopamine
12.7.1. function
12.7.1.1. responsible for the reward and movement regulation in the brain
12.7.1.1.1. g
13. Pancreas
13.1. -
13.2. -
13.3. -
13.4. -
13.5. Insulin
13.5.1. function
13.5.1.1. regulates the body's energy supply
13.5.2. -
13.6. Glucagon
13.6.1. function
13.6.1.1. regulate body's blood sugar levels
14. Testes and Ovaries
14.1. Testosterone
14.1.1. function
14.1.1.1. maintenance of typical masculine physical characteristics
14.2. -
14.3. Estrogen
14.3.1. function
14.3.1.1. development of the human reproductive system
14.4. -
14.5. Progesterone
14.5.1. function
14.5.1.1. stimulates grandular development
14.6. -
15. Thymus Gland
15.1. Thymosine
15.1.1. function
15.1.1.1. stimulate T-cell development
16. Pineal Gland
16.1. Serotonin
16.1.1. function
16.1.1.1. mood stabilizing hormone
16.2. Melatonin
16.2.1. function
16.2.1.1. brain response to darkness