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Hormone
Function
Epinephrine
Increases blood glucose level
Norepinephrine
Increases blood glucose level
Cortisone
Stimulates conversion of protein to glucose
Aldosterone
Active reabsorbtion of sodium in nephrons
Androstenedione
Sex hormone from adrenal cortex
Growth hormone
Stimulates growth of body tissue
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Stimulates thyroid to secrete thyroxin
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete corticoids
Prolactin
Stimulates milk production in mammary glands
Melanocyte-stimlating hormone
Pituitary hormone of unknown mammaliam function
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Stimulates gamete maturation
Luteinizing hormone
Stimulates ovulation
ACTH-releasing factor
Causes adrenal cortex to release ACTH
Oxytocin
Cause uterine contractions causing parturition
Vasopressin
Constricts arterioles, antidiuretic, raises BP
Thyroxin
Accelerates oxidative metabolism
Calcitonin
Lowers calcium concentration in blood
Triiotothyronine
Accelerates oxidative metabolism
Insulin
Decreases blood glucose level
Glucagon
Increases blood glucose level
Parathormone
Increases concentration of calcium in blood
Gastrin
Stimulates gastric glands to produce gastric juice