| Hormone | Location and Function |
| HGH (Human Growth Hormone) | Location: Pituitary Gland
Function: Promotes growth and increases the synthesis of proteins |
| TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) | Location: Pituitary Gland
Function: Stimulates the thyroid gland to release T3 and T4 into the bloodstream |
| FSH and LH | Location: Pituitary Gland
Function: Binds to the receptors of the testes and ovaries for REPRODUCTION |
| PRL (Prolactin) | Location: Pituitary Gland
Function: The production of milk (in both men and women) |
| Oxytocin | Location: Pituitary Gland
Function: Stimulates contractions of smooth muscle cells in the wall of the uterus and breasts for mild ejection |
| ADH | Location: Pituitary Gland
Function: Causes kidneys to retain more water (decreasing urine volume) |
| T3 and T4 | Location: Thyroid Gland
Function: Regulate the body's metabolism. |
| Glucagon | Location: Pancreas
Function: Increases blood sugar when it falls below normal limits (converts glycogen to glucose) |
| Insulin | Location: Pancreas
Function: Prevents the amount of sugar in the blood from rising to a dangerous level (converts glucose to glycogen then excess glucose to fat) |
| Cortisol | Location: Pancreas
Function: Promotes protein breakdown in muscle, breakdown triglycerides, and decrease inflammation caused by white blood cells |
| Epinephrine | Location: Adrenal Medulla
Function: Increases functions for "Fight or Flight" syndrome (works mostly on the heart) |
| Norepinephrine | Location: Adrenal Medulla
Function: Increases functions for "Fight or Flight" syndrome (works mostly on the rest of the body) |
| Estrogen and Progesterone | Location: Ovaries
Function: Controls female sexual development and processes. (sex organs and characteristics) |
