Download Hormone Overview of effect Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH

Hormone
Overview of effect
Thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH)
Drives thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormone (T3 & T4) and
grow.
Adrenal corticotrophic
hormone (ACTH)
Regulates secretion of corticosteroid hormones from adrenal
cortex
Follicle stimulating hormone
(FSH)
Regulates growth of gametes: oocytes in females and
spermatozoa in males. Also stimulates ovarian follicles to grow
and secrete estrogens in females.
Surge causes ovulation and progesterone production via corpus
luteum in females. Also stimulates interstitial cells in testis to
make testosterone.
Promotes tissue growth.
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Growth hormone (GH)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
or vasopressin
Oxytocin
Mediates sense of thirst and promotes H2O retention by the
kidneys. Also likely responsible for pair bonding & monogamy
in males.
Promotes uterine motility and milk let down (release). Also
important in maternal infant bonding and female pair bonding.
Prolactin
Induces milk synthesis after pregnancy
T3 & T4 (thyroid tormone)
Elevates metabolic rate, O2 consumption and heat production.
Stimulates respiration and circulation (HR & BP)
Calcitonin
Reduces Ca+2 in ECF stimulates bone deposition and
ossification. Effects primarily children.
Parathyroid Hormone
Increases Ca+2 in ECF stimulates bone demineralization.
Melatonin
Influences sleep, mood and probably sexual maturity.
Atrial Naturetic Peptide/Factor
Stimulates kidneys to excrete (lose) Na+ and H2O. Lowers
blood volume and pressure.
Epinephrine
Mediates global part of the sympathetic response. Affects
metabolism (increases blood glucose) and increases heart rate &
blood pressure
Cortisol /Corticosterone
Suppresses immune (defense) system. Controls metabolism and
response to stress. Increases blood glucose.
Aldosterone
Promotes Na+ retention and K+ secretion by kidneys, maintains
or increases blood pressure & volume.
Dehydroepiandrosterone
(DHEA)
Regulates male embryonic development and sex drive in adult
females.
Testosterone
Stimulates male growth, secondary sex characteristics, sperm
production and libido.
Estrogen
Regulates menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Promotes growth of
uterine lining (endometrium). Also stimulates female growth
and development.
Erythropoietin
Stimulates red blood cell production by bone marrow.
Gastrin
Stimulates gastric acid secretion.
Ghrelin
Increases appetite
Leptin
Suppresses appetite
Secretin
Stimulates pancreas to secrete bicarbonate to neutralize stomach
acid in duodenum.
Cholecystokinin
Promotes gallbladder contraction and pancreatic secretion of
digestive enzymes.
Gonadotropin releasing
hormone (GnRH)
Promotes the release of FSH & LH (gonadotrophs) from
anterior pituitary
Thyrotropin releasing hormone
(TRH)
TSH (thyrotroph) release from anterior pituitary
Corticotropin releasing
hormone
ACTH (corticotroph) release from anterior pituitary
Dopamine (prolactin inhibiting
hormone or PIH)
Inhibits prolactin secretion from anterior pituitary
Growth hormone releasing
hormone (GRH)
Promotes growth hormone release from anterior pituitary
Renin
Enzyme that regulates blood pressure by activating a
prohormone in the blood.
Angiotensin II
Potent vasoconstrictor and stimulates the adrenal cortex to
release aldosterone.
Insulin
Affects metabolism (reduces blood glucose)
Glucagon
Affects metabolism (increases blood glucose and fatty acids)
Human chorionic gonadotropin
(HCG)
Maintains corpus luteum for ~3 months following successful
embryonic implantation. Detected by EPTTM or ClearBlueTM