Exam 2 Hormones

Hormones!

Monoamine Hormone

Peptide Hormones

Steroid Hormones

Epinephrine- adrenal glands, fight or flight response

Melatonin-pineal gland, slows body temp and drowsiness for circadian rhythm

Antidiuretic Hormone- pituitary, kidneys retain more water

Ghrelin- stomach and pancreas, stimulates appetite

Glucagon- pancreas, liver cells convert glycogen to glucose to release into bloodstream

Insulin- pancreas, cells take up glucose from the blood

Cortisol- adrenal gland, increases blood sugar and suppresses immune system

Estriadol-testes, ovaries, adrenal gland, regulates menstrual cycle, development of female secondary characteristics, development and function in many tissues

Testosterone- testes, ovaries, adrenal gland, increases protein synthesis and promotes development of male secondary characteristics