Explanation:
Hypothalamus
major hormones — anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin and various hormones that stimulate the pituitary gland
influences — nervous and hormonal systems
Pituitary gland
major hormones — luteinising hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), oxytocin, anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
influences — reproduction, growth, childbirth, breastfeeding, hormone regulation
The endocrine system.
Pineal gland
major hormones — melatonin
influences — sleep cycle
Thyroid gland
major hormones — tri-iodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), calcitonin
influence — metabolism, bone health
Parathyroid gland
major hormones — parathyroid hormone
influences — calcium and vitamin D regulation
Adrenal glands
major hormones — adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, aldosterone
influences — stress response and blood pressure/salt control
Pancreas
major hormones — insulin, glucagon, somatostatin
influences — blood sugar control
Ovaries (females only)
major hormones — oestrogen, progesterone
influences — female characteristics
Testes (males only)
major hormones — testosterone
influences — male characteristics
Find out more about the hormonal system.
