List of human hormones – Wikipedia

SNNameAbbr.TypeTissueCellsReceptorTarget TissueEffect1Adrenaline

(or epinephrine)

(or norepinephrine)

(or Islet Amyloid Polypeptide)

(or Mllerian-inhibiting factor/hormone)

(or corticotropin)

Angiotensin

release of aldosterone from adrenal cortexdipsogen.

(or vasopressin, arginine vasopressin)

(or atriopeptin)

reducing systemic vascular resistance,reducing blood water, sodium and fats

In male: spermatogenesis, enhances production of androgen-binding protein by the Sertoli cells of the testes

secretion of growth hormone from anterior pituitary gland

increases blood glucose level

Inhibit immune response, towards the human embryo.

increase insulin resistance and carbohydrate intolerance

Release Insulin-like growth factor 1 from liver

intake of lipids and synthesis of triglycerides in adipocytesOther anabolic effects

(or somatomedin)

regulate cell growth and development

In male: stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone

(or pitocin)

Stimulates contraction of cervix and vagina. Involved in orgasm, trust between people,[2] and circadian homeostasis (body temperature, activity level, wakefulness).[3]

(Slightly) decrease blood phosphate:

(or leuteotropic hormone)

Enhances effects of cholecystokininStops production of gastric juice

(or growth hormoneinhibiting hormone or

growth hormone releaseinhibiting hormone or

somatotropin releaseinhibiting factor or somatotropin releaseinhibiting hormone)

Reduces smooth muscle contractions and blood flow within the intestine[4] Inhibit release of insulin from beta cells[5] Inhibit release of glucagon from alpha cells[5] Suppress the exocrine secretory action of pancreas.

(or thyrotropin)

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