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Hormones and the Endocrine System Consider the following hormones and their role in the workings of the endocrine system: | Where the Hormone is Produced | Hormone(s) Secreted | Hormone Function | | Adrenal Glands | Aldosterone | Regulates salt and water balance | | Adrenal Glands | Corticosteroid | Controls key functions in the body; acts as an anti-inflammatory; maintains blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength; regulates salt and water balance | | Pituitary Gland | Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) | Affects water retention in kidneys; controls blood pressure | | Pituitary Gland | Corticotropin | Controls production and secretion of adrenal cortex hormones | | Pituitary Gland | Growth hormone | Affects growth and development; stimulates protein production | | Pituitary Gland | Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) | Controls reproductive functioning and sexual characteristics | | Pituitary Gland | Oxytocin | Stimulates contraction of uterus and milk ducts in the breast | | Pituitary Gland | Prolactin | Initiates and maintains milk production in breasts | | Pituitary Gland | Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) | Stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones | | Kidneys | Renin and Angiotensin | Controls blood pressure | | Kidneys | Erythropoietin | Affects red blood cell (RBC) production | | Pancreas | Glucagon | Raises blood sugar levels | | Pancreas | Insulin | Lowers blood sugar levels; stimulates metabolism of glucose, protein, and fat | | Ovaries | Estrogen | Affects development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive development | | Ovaries | Progesterone | Stimulates the lining of the uterus for fertilization; prepares the breasts for milk production | | Parathyroid Glands | Parathyroid hormone | Affects bone formation and excretion of calcium and phosphorus | | Thyroid Gland | Thyroid hormone | Affects growth, maturation, and metabolism | Click here to view the
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