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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Anterior Pituitary, Adrenal Cortex, Hormone that stimulates production and secretion of gluticosteroids by the adrenal cortex
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Aldosterone
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Adrenal CortexKidneyStimulates sodium and water conservation at the kidneys
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Androgens
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Adrenal Cortex, Most Cells, Steroid Sex Hormones
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Angiostensin II
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KidneyAdrenal CortexHormone that causes an elevation in systemic blood
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Antidiuretic Hormone
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Posterior PituitaryKidneysReduces water loss in urine
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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
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HeartKidneysLowers blood pressure or volume
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Calcitonin
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C CellsKidneysRestores homeostasis by increasing the rate of bone deposition
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Calcitrol
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KidneyCells of the intestine and boneStimulates calcium phosphate absorption in intestine
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Corticosteroids
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Adrenal CortexMost CellsTransport Proteins
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Epinephrine
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Adrenal MedullaMost CellsHeart rate, constricts blood vessels and dilates air passages
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Erythropoietin
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KidneyBone MarrowStimulates red blood cells production by bone marrow
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Estrogen
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OvaryMost CellsPrepare uterine lining for pregnancy
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Pituitary GlandThyroid GlandRegulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation and reproductive processes of the body
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Glucagon
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Alpha CellsLiver CellsIncreases glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis
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Glucocorticoids
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Adrenal CortexMost CellsRegulation of the metabolism of glucose and synthesis in the adrenal cortex *GROUP OF*
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