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Where the
Hormone is
Produced
Hormone(s)
Secreted
Hormone Function
Adrenal Cortex
Aldosterone
Regulates salt and water balance
Adrenal Cortex
Cortisol
Controls key functions in the body;
acts as an anti-inflammatory;
maintains blood sugar levels, blood
pressure, and muscle strength;
regulates salt and water balance
Adrenaline
Readies the body for “Flight or Fight
Response”
Adrenal
Medulla
Pituitary Gland Antidiuretic hormone
(P)
(vasopressin)
Affects water retention in kidneys;
controls blood pressure
Pituitary Gland ADH
(P)
Controls sodium levels in the blood
Pituitary Gland Growth hormone
(A)
Affects growth and development;
stimulates protein production
Pituitary Gland Luteinizing hormone
(A)
(LH) and folliclestimulating hormone
(FSH)
Controls reproductive functioning and
sexual characteristics
Pituitary Gland Oxytocin
(P)
Stimulates contraction of uterus and
milk ducts in the breast
Pituitary Gland Prolactin
(A)
Initiates and maintains milk
production in breasts
Pituitary Gland Thyroid-stimulating
(A)
hormone (TSH)
Stimulates the production and
secretion of thyroid hormones
Testes
Androgens
Controls sperm production and
secondary sexual characteristics in
males
Pineal
Melatonin
Affects daily cycles such as sleep and
wakeness
Pancreas
Glucagon
Raises blood sugar levels
Pancreas
Insulin
Lowers blood sugar levels; stimulates
metabolism of glucose, protein, and
fat
Ovaries
Estrogen
Affects development of female sexual
characteristics and reproductive
development
Ovaries
Progesterone
Stimulates the lining of the uterus for
fertilization; prepares the breasts for
milk production
Parathyroid hormone
Affects bone formation and excretion
of calcium and phosphorus
Thyroid hormone
Affects growth, maturation, and
metabolism
Parathyroid
Glands
Thyroid Gland