Hypothalamus
Growth- Hormone releasing hormone
Stimulates the release of the growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Stimulates the production of cortisol is involved in regulating blood glucose levels and metabolism.
Prolactin
Stimulates milk production and breast development in females.
antidiuretic hormone
Posterior pituitary gland
Stimulates the kidneys to retain water and constricts blood vessels.
Calcitonin
stimulates the deposit of calcium into bone and lowers blood calcium levels.
Growth hormone inhibiting hormone
Inhibits the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
Follicle- stimulating hormone
Helps regulate reproductive processes including puberty.
Thyroid- Stimulating hormone
Stimulates the thyroid and helps regulate thyroid function.
Pineal gland
Melatonin
Regulates the 24 hour sleep wake cycle.
triiodothyronine (T3)
Controls metabolism and body temperature; is more powerful that thyroxine (T4)
Corticotropin-Celeasing Hormone
Regulates the release of adrenocorticotropin from the pituitary gland.
Growth Hormone
Stimulates body growth and development.
Thyroxine
Controls metabolism and body temperature.
gonadotropin- releasing hormone
regulates the release of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland.
Luteinizing hormone
In females, stimulates ovulation ( the release of the egg from the ovary) and controls menstruation ( The monthly shedding in the innermost layer of the uterus). In males, Stimulates testorone.
thyrotropin releasing hormone
Regulates the release of thyroid stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland.
Melanocyte stimulating hormone