Name any three human endocrine glands, hormones produced by it and their function in tabular form.
Answers
Explanation:
The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located throughout the body. It’s similar to the nervous system in that it plays a vital role in controlling and regulating many of the body’s functions.
However, while the nervous system uses nerve impulses and neurotransmitters for communication, the endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones.
Explanation:
Below is a list of the main glands (see diagram for their location), some of the hormones they produce and what effects they have on the body.
Hypothalamus
major hormones — anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin and various hormones that stimulate the pituitary gland
influences — nervous and hormonal systems
Pituitary gland
major hormones — luteinising hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), oxytocin, anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
influences — reproduction, growth, childbirth, breastfeeding, hormone regulation
Pineal gland
major hormones — melatonin
influences — sleep cycle
Thyroid gland
major hormones — tri-iodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), calcitonin
influence — metabolism, bone health
Parathyroid gland
major hormones — parathyroid hormone
influences — calcium and vitamin D regulation
Adrenal glands
major hormones — adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, aldosterone
influences — stress response and blood pressure/salt control
Pancreas
major hormones — insulin, glucagon, somatostatin
influences — blood sugar control
Ovaries (females only
major hormones — oestrogen, progesterone
influences — female characteristics
Testes (males only)
major hormones — testosterone
influences — male characteristics