Glands
This gland is called the “master gland.”
Pituitary
This hormone lowers blood sugar.
Insulin
Which hormone increases metabolism?
Thyroxine (T4)
Which hormone kickstarts puberty and reproductive functions
Follicle-stimulating hormone
This gland is shaped like a butterfly.
Thyroid
Located in the neck, it regulates metabolism
Thyroid
This hormone raises blood sugar.
Glucagon
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
Prolactin
What hormone from the Hypothalamus inhibits the release of growth hormone?
growth-hormone inhibiting hormone
This hormone is nicknamed the “stress hormone.”
Cortisol
These small glands on the thyroid regulate calcium.
Parathyroid
This hormone stimulates growth of bones and muscles.
Growth hormone (GH)
Which hormone regulates sleep/wake cycles?
Melatonin
This hormone, released during childbirth, causes the uterus to contract and also helps with milk release.
oxytocin
This gland shrinks after puberty.
Thymus
Found above the kidneys, they release cortisol and adrenaline.
Adrenal glands
This hormone prepares the body for “fight or flight.”
Adrenaline/Epinephrine
Which hormone stimulates sperm production?
Testosterone
Produced by the parathyroid glands, this hormone controls calcium levels in the blood.
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
This hormone is sometimes called the “love hormone.”
Oxytocin
This gland regulates sleep cycles with melatonin.
Pineal gland
This hormone regulates female reproductive cycles.
Progesterone
Which hormone regulates calcium levels in blood?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
What hormone produced by the Adrenal Gland is responsible for the balance of fluid and electrolyte levels in the body
mineralocorticoids
This gland is most active at night.
Pineal gland