10.2 the endocrine glands page...

10.2 The Endocrine Glandspage 476-480

Hormones secreted by the pituitary...Hormone Function

prolactin - influences reproductive activities and parental care- development of mammary glands

growth hormone - stimulates cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth in children/adolescents

- stimulates conversion of glycogen to glucose and fats to fatty acids- stimulates body to take up fatty acids and amino acids

thyroid-stimulating hormone

- stimulates thyroid gland to grow and secrete thyroid hormones

adrenocorticotropic hormone

- stimulates hormone secretion by cells in adrenal cortex

melanocyte-stimulating hormone

- darkens the skin

endorphins - inhibit perception of pain

oxytocin - stimulates release of milk from mammary glands- stimulates contraction of the uterus

calcitonin - lowers calcium concentration in the blood

thyroxine and triiodothyronine

- increases metabolic rate

parathyroid hormone - raises calcium concentration in the blood; stimulates vitamin D activation

Hormones secreted by the adrenal glands…Hormone Function

epinephrine - prepares the body for handling stress

norepinephrine - prepares the body for handling stress

Hormones secreted by the pineal gland…Hormone Function

melatonin - helps maintain body’s biological clock

10.2 The Endocrine Glands page 476-480

Hormones secreted by the pituitary...Hormone Function

prolactin

growth hormone

thyroid-stimulating hormone

adrenocorticotropic hormone

melanocyte-stimulating hormone

endorphins

oxytocin

calcitonin

thyroxine and triiodothyronine

parathyroid hormone

Hormones secreted by the adrenal glands…Hormone Function

epinephrine

norepinephrine

Hormones secreted by the pineal gland…Hormone Function

melatonin