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The origin and function of hormones

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