Question

pls tell the endocrine system glands and its functions in a tabular form

Answer 1

Hypothalamus

Part of the Brain: The Control and Relay Centre of the Endocrine System.

2. Pituitary (more detailed info)

Sometimes called the "Master Gland", the pituitary gland is part of the brain consists of three lobes called "anterior", "interior" and "posterior".

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland:

Oxytocin 
Functions:

Stimulates utrine contraction and brest contraction for milk release.

Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH), 
also known as "vasopressin"
Functions:

Stimulates re-absorption of water from kidney tubules.

Hypo- causes Diabetes Insipidus 
(large amounts of urine produced).

Prolactin (PRL) 
Functions:

Production of breast milk (works in men too).

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) 
Functions:

Growth

Hypo- Dwarfism

Hyper- Gigantism

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) 
Functions:

Stimulates the thyroid to release thyroxin.

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) 
Functions:

Stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce:
Corticosteriods:

mineral corticoids

glucocorticoids

cortisol (natural anti-inflammatory)

androgens, e.g. acdosterone

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) 
Functions:

Brings about ovulation and maintains the corpus luteum.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 
Functions:

Stimulates growth/development of Graafin follicles (= a mature follicle in the ovary prior to ovulation, containing a large fluid-filled cavity that distends the surface of the ovary) on approx. 28 day cycle.

Melanin Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Gonadotrophins 
Functions:

Secondary sexual characteristics

Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone (ICSH) 
Functions:

Works on the seminiferous tubules in the testes – to produce sperm – which take 21 days to mature. (If not ejaculated within 21 days