HormoneД¬ortisol has a number of functions. In addition to the hormones listed in the table above, five of these hormones are controlled by hormones released by the pituitary. In total more than 200 hormones or hormone-like substances have been discovered. Hormones produced by other glands in the body The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are produced in the hypothalamus and then passed down a tube between the hypothalamus and the pituitary (the pituitary stalk) when they are then secreted into the blood. hormones that tell the pituitary to switch off production of a hormone (an inhibiting hormone).hormones that tell the pituitary to switch on production of a hormone (a releasing hormone).Although there are a number of different hormones they can be split into two main types: The secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary is controlled by the production of hormones by the hypothalamus. You may find the Your Hormones, Society for Endocrinology webiste, useful to find out more: Hormones produced by the Hypothalamus This hormone is also known vasopressin or argenine vasopressin (AVP).ДЄffects uterine contractions in pregnancy and birth and subsequent release of breast milk.Д¬ontrol of hormone production is monitored continuously and regulated using feedback loops. Research is currently being carried out to identify the functions of GH in adult life.Д¬ontrols the blood fluid and mineral levels in the body by affecting water retention by the kidneys. This hormone is secreted in large amounts during pregnancy and breast feeding, but is present at all times in both men and women. LH is also referred to as interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) in males. LH and FSH are known collectively as gonadotrophins. Stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen and progesterone and the testes to produce testosterone and sperm. TSH is also known as thyrotrophin.Д¬ontrols reproductive functioning and sexual characteristics. Stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete its own hormone, which is called thyroxine. Stimulates the adrenal gland to produce a hormone called cortisol. The two sections of the pituitary gland produce a number of different hormones which act on different target glands or cells. Generally, the higher the amount of hormone that is in the blood, the greater the effect its the targets. Hormones are made in endocrine glands and passed from the cells of the gland directly into the blood flowing through the gland. The name hormone comes from the Greek word hormao meaning 'I excite' and refers to the fact that each hormone excites or stimulates a particular part of the body known as the target gland. Hormones are chemicals which circulate in the blood stream and spread around the body to carry messages or signals to different parts of the body.

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