Today in this article we are telling you about Endocrine Glands, Their Hormones & Functions. These all hormones are formed in our body and help to different functions of our body.
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Endocrine Glands, Their Hormones & Functions
| Endocrine Glands | Hormones | Functions |
| Hypothalamus | Releasing Hormones | Regulation of the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland |
| Pituitary | 1. Growth Hormones 2. Trophic Hormones 3. Prolactin 4. Vasopressin 5. Oxytocin |
1. Development of bones and muscles
2. Regulation of the secretion of hormones from the endocrine gland, like adrenal, thyroid, testis and ovary 3. Regulation of function of mammary glands 4. Regulation of water and electrolyte balance 5. Stimulates contraction of smooth muscles, help in childbirth and lactation |
| Thyroid | Thyroxin | Regulation of metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and protein |
| Parathyroid | Parathyroid-Hormones | Regulation of blood, calcium and phosphate |
| Adrenal | Adrenalin and Corticoids | Regulations of blood pressure, heart rate, carbohydrate metabolism and mineral balance |
| Pancreas | Insulin, Glucagon | Lowering of blood glucose, increase of blood glucose |
| Testes | Testosterone | Regulation of male accessory sex organs and secondary sexual characters like moustache, bread and voice |
| Ovary | Estrogen and Progesterone | Regulation of female accessory sex organs and secondary sexual characters like mammary gland, hair pattern and voice. Maintenance of pregnancy |
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