Hormones other than sex hormones

HORMONES OTHER THAN SEX HORMONES

The glands that secrete hormones directly into blood stream are known as endocrine glands. Different endocrine glands together constitute the endocrine system.

Endocrine	Hormones	Functions
Pituitary gland (Master gland)	Growth hormone Tropic hormone	Development of bones and muscles. Regulation of the secretion of hormones from endocrine gland, like adrenal, thyroid, testes and ovary
Thyroid	Thyroxin	Regulation of metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and protein. Inability of the body to produce this hormone may result in a disease called goitre, which causes swelling of the neck.
Adrenal	Adrenalin and Corticoids	Regulation of blood pressure, heart rate, carbohydrate metabolism and mineral balance. It helps in the defence of the body in emergency situations.
Pancreas	Insulin	Lowering of blood glucose. Inability of the body to produce insulin in sufficient quantity may esult in a disease called diabetes.
Testes	Testosterone	Regulation of male accessory sex organs and secondary sexual characters.
Ovary	Estrogen and Progesterone	Regulation of female accessory sex organs and secondary sexual characters like mammary gland, hair pattern and voice. Maintenance of pregnancy.