Hormones
Know name, abbreviation (if any), origin, and activity.
1. Oxytocin: hypothalamus (posterior pituitary gland). stimulates uterine contractions, stimulates milk ejection.
2. Vasopressin (ADH: antidiuretic hormone): hypothalamus (posterior pituitary gland). controls water excretion.
3. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH): anterior pituitary gland. stimulates ovarian follicles; stimulates spermatogenesis.
4. Luteinizing hormone (LH): anterior pituitary gland. stimulates ovulation, formation of corpus luteum; stimulates interstitial cells.
5. Prolactin: anterior pituitary gland. stimulates milk production.
6. Glucagon: pancreas. raises blood sugar levels.
7. Norepinephrine (noradrenaline): adrenal medulla. increases blood sugar; dilates or constricts blood vessels.
8. Epinephrine (adrenaline): adrenal medulla. increases heart rate; dilates or constricts blood vessels.
9. Insulin: pancreas. lowers blood sugar levels.
10. Parathyroid hormone: parathyroid. stimulates release of calcium.
11. Thyroxine: thyroid. stimulates and maintains metabolic activities.