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Growth Hormones
stimulates the growth of bones and tissues
Prolactin
stimulates milk production in women
Vasopressin
controls water loss in the kidneys
Adrenaline
increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar
Oxytocin
stimulates milk secretion and uterine contractions during childbirth
Calcitonin
stimulates calcium uptake
Corticosteroid
regulates the body's metabolism, electrolyte balancem and immune and long-term stress response
Insulin
stimulates glucose absorption from blood
Glucagon
stimulates glucose release from cells into blood
Progesterone
stimulates the growth of uterine lining
Testosterone
stimulates the development of male characteristics and behavior
Melatonin
promotes sleeo
Gastrin
stimulates hydrochloric acid secretion
Thyroxine
increases metabolic rate and stimulates growth
Luteinizing Hormone
stimulates ovulation and production of estrogen and progesterone