Endocrine System PDF

Oxytocin – natural hormone that manages key aspects of the female and male reproductive systems, including labor and delivery and lactation, as well as aspects of human behavior. Vasopressin – antidiuretic hormone, regulates blood pressure and blood volume. Adrenocorticotropi c Hormone (ACTH)...

Oxytocin – natural hormone that manages key aspects of the female and male reproductive systems, including labor and delivery and lactation, as well as aspects of human behavior. Vasopressin – antidiuretic hormone, regulates blood pressure and blood volume. Adrenocorticotropi c Hormone (ACTH)- releases that plays a large role in how your body responds to stress. Prolactin-is a hormone that’s responsible for lactation, certain breast tissue development and contributes to hundreds of other bodily processes. Luteinizing Hormone - Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation in females and the synthesis of androgen in males. Follicle Stimulating Hormone- control the actions of certain cells or organs and sexual development in children and adults. Thyroxin - Plays a crucial role in heart and digestive function, metabolism, brain development, bone health and muscle control. Calcitonin - lower calcium levels in your blood. Parathyromone -To control calcium levels in your blood -Controls phosphorus and vitamin D levels. Thymosin - control of inflammation,immu nity, and tolerance. Adrenaline - makes your heart beat faster and your lungs breath more efficiently. Insulin - move glucose from our bloodstream into the body’s cells tomake energy. Glucagon - a hormone that your pancreas makes to help regulate your blood glucose (sugar) levels