Question

Name the hormones of the following
endocrine glands and the function of each:​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

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

Illustration showing the endocrine system.

The endocrine system.

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