Hormones of Hypothalamus
The pituitary Gland and hypothalamus collaborate to regulate hormone production in order to maintain homeostasis. This includes the testicles, ovaries (in females), pancreas, adrenal Glands, thyroid, and parathyroid Glands (in males).
Interaction with the pituitary Gland
The hypothalamus and pituitary Gland work together to secrete the following hormones:
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH): This hormone aids in controlling the body’s water balance. This helps to keep blood pressure stable.
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH): By collaborating with the pituitary and adrenal Glands to release specific steroids, especially in reaction to stress.
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): FSH encourages sperm production in persons who are born as males.
- Luteinizing hormone (LH): LH encourages the release of testosterone in those who were born with the gender assignment of male and female.
- Oxytocin: Oxytocin is produced by your hypothalamus and is both stored and released by your pituitary Gland.
- Prolactin-controlling hormones: Dopamine and oestrogen are two such hormones that instruct the pituitary Gland to either begin or stop producing breast milk in nursing women.
- Thyrotropin-releasing hormone: The thyroid is controlled by this hormone. The thyroid controls energy levels, growth during development, and metabolism.
Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands are glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream that are directly transported to the targeted organ, unlike exocrine glands which secrete hormones through ducts. Examples of endocrine glands are the pancreas, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. The endocrine gland’s functions include metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, stress response, and homeostasis maintenance. In this article, we will cover endocrine gland’s parts and functions along with the hormones secreted by them.
Table of Content
- Endocrine Glands
- What is Endocrine System?
- Anatomy of Endocrine System
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary Gland
- Thyroid Gland
- Parathyroid Glands
- Adrenal Glands
- Pineal body
- Pancreas
- Ovary
- Testis
- Hormones of Hypothalamus
- List of Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones
- Functions of Endocrine Gland
- Endocrine Glands Disorders
- Difference between Endocrine and Exocrine Gland