In: Anatomy and Physiology
Hormones Produced by Other Endocrine Glands or Tissues
Hormone |
Origin |
Target |
Effect |
Insulin |
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Glucagon |
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Thymosin |
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Testosterone |
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Estrogens |
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Progesterone |
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Melatonin |
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Leptin |
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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) |
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Renin |
Hormone | Origin | Target | Effect |
Insulin | Beta cells of islets of langerhans in Pancreas | Liver, skeletal muscle, adipose tissues | Lowers blood glucose level by converting excess glucose to glycogen. |
Glucagon | Alpha cells of islets of langerhans in pancreas | Liver, adipose tissue | Increase blood glucose level by converting glycogen to glucose. |
Thymosin | Thymus gland- epithelial cells of thymus | White blood cells | Necessary for T cell production and development. |
Testosterone | Testes | Throughout the body. | Functioning of male reproductive organs, growth, sexual development |
Estrogen | Ovaries | Reproductive system | Functioning of female reproductive system |
Progesterone | Ovaries | Uterus, mammary glands | pregnancy helping |
Melatonin | Pineal gland | Brain | Circadian rhythm regulation |
Leptin | Fat cels in adipose tissue. | Hypothalamus | Regulation of energy. |
Atrial Natri uretic pepetide (ANP ) | Cardiac muscle cells in the Heart | Kidney | Lower blood pressure, electrolyte homeostasis |
Erythropoietin (EPO ) | Kidney | Bone marrow | Red Blood cell /Erythrocyte production |
Renin | Juxtaglomerular cells or JG cells of kidney | Liver | Increase blood pressure |