Pituitary gland

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They are made

up of proteins Stimulates growth of the body
(ductless gland) Releases hormones directly into the Thyroid stimulating
bloodstream hormone(TSH)
Gland that release discharges (juices) into ducts

Stimulates follicle development

LH
Hypothalamus
ADH Stimulates milk production
Controls the concentration of
water in the blood Pancreas
Kidney
Insulin
Thyroid Thyroxin

When blood-glucose level is high When blood-glucose level is low

Controls basic metabolic rate Converts glucose to glycogen, to Converts glycogen to glucose, to
Increases heart rate decrease blood glucose levels increase blood glucose levels
(Uses all energy from food - could lead to a Ovary
person being underweight)

Progesterone

Aldosterone Thickens the endometrium Maintains pregnancy

Kidney
Heartbeat and blood pressure Stimulates puberty in Inhibits the release of FSH
Conversion from glycogen to glucose females
blood supply to the cardiac and Salt Testes
skeletal muscles (regulates the salt balance)
rate and depth of breathing • diameter of pupils Testosterone

Stimulates secondary sexual characteristics in males

digestive system skin Stimulates the maturation of sperm cells
Stimulates puberty in males
Stimulates the male sexual organ