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Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete other hormones.

Increases re-absorption of sodium from urine and stimulates excretion of potassium.

A group of hormones that contribute to development of male reproductive system, e.g. testosterone.

Affects urine volume, stored in posterior pituitary.

Homeostasis of blood calcium and phosphate levels.

Inhibits secretion of gastric juice, decreases movement of GI tract, stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in digestive enzymes, causes ejection of bile from gall bladder and opening of sphincters at common duct, and induces a feeling of satiety; may regulate feeding as a “stop eating” signal.

Converted to aldosterone by aldosterone synthase

Stimulates release of ACTH involved in the regulation of food intake, energy homeostasis and stress response.

Breaks down muscle. See also glucocorticoids.

Helps body resist stress by increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, accelerating respiration, decreasing digestion, increasing efficiency of muscular contractions, increasing blood sugar, stimulating cellular metabolism.

Stimulates production of eggs and sperm

Resistance to stress. 3 of them: cortisol, corticosterone, and cortisone. Makes sure enough energy is available; conversion of noncarbohydrates into energy; makes blood vessels more sensitive to vessel-constricting chemicals, anti-inflammatory.

Inhibits secretion of acid and pepsin and release of gastrin, insulin and glucagons; inhibits motility of the gall bladder and intestine; suppresses secretion of lipase by the pancreas; slows absorption of nutrients from the gastro-intestinal tract.

Decreases blood sugar levels; prevents muscle from being broken down.

Stimulates sexual reproduction activities.

Increases skin pigmentation. Inhibits fever and peripheral inflammation. Suppresses appetite.

As epinephrine.

Develops and maintains female reproductive structures, especially endometrial lining of uterus, and secondary sex characteristics, including the breasts. Contributes to fluid and electrolyte balance. Important for bone density in both women and men. (See also Body Bio 2 test kit.)

Contraction of uterus and mammary glands, breast feeding, orgasm, autonomic control of emotions. Stored in posterior pituitary. Lowers steroid synthesis in testes.

Helps to control homeostasis of calcium and phosphates in the blood.

Essential for the function of the female reproductive system; produced in the ovaries during the second half of the menstrual cycle, and also by the placenta during pregnancy; production declines during the menopause.Helps prepare endometrium for implantation of fertilised ovum and mammary glands for milk secretion. Can inhibit GnRH & PRL

Initiates milk production by mammary glands. Excess prolactin can lead to absence of ovulation, lack of periods, excessive or spontaneous secretion of milk in women, and decreased sex drive, decreased sperm production and impotence in men. Women who cannot conceive often have high levels of prolactin. Enhances dopamine secretion. May be involved in the immune system.

Relaxes symphysis pubis & dilates cervix towards end of pregnancy.

Inhibits secretion of gastric juices, decreases movement of GI tract, stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in sodium bicarbonate ions, and stimulates secretion of bile by hepatic cells of liver.

Produces male characteristics. Builds up muscles in males and females. In females oestrogen is made from testosterone.

Maturation of T lymphocytes.

Stimulates thyroid gland to produce its hormones.

Stimulates anterior pituitary to secrete TSH.

Regulates metabolism by stimulating carbohydrate and fat breakdown, growth and development, and regulate activity of nervous system resulting in increased and more forceful heartbeat, increased motility of GI tract, increased nervousness.