Gland/Organ Hormone Process

Pituitary Gland

Trophic hormones, Growth hormones, luteinising hormone (LH), Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Stimulates production of hormones from other glands Milk production

Hypothalamus

Hormone releasing factors, anti-diuretic hormones, Oxytocin

Stimulates pituitary gland to produce hormones, control of water Helps uterine contraction in childbirth and stimulates the let down reflex for breastfeeding

Thyroid

Thyroxine

Controls rate of body processes and heat production and energy production from food

Parathyroid glands

Parathormone or parathyroid hormone

Controls the amount of calcium in blood and hormones

Pancreas

Insulin

Controls blood sugar

Adrenal glands

Adrenaline Cortisol Aldosterone Androgens

Controls emergency action, response to stress Stress control, conversion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates to glucose. Acts on the kidneys to control salt and water balance

Testes

Testosterone

Control of sperm, growth and development of male features at puberty, beard growth

Ovaries

Progesterone Oestrogen Placental hormone (pregnancy only)

Helps control normal progress of pregnancy. Interacts with FSH and LH and oestrogen to control the menstrual cycle

Stomach wall

Gastrin

Starts acid production by stomach

Small intestine

Secretin

Triggers release of digestive enzymes from pancreas