Relier Pairs HORMONESVersion en ligne hormones and their characteristics par MARÍA MEDINA MESA 1 Cortisol 2 Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 3 Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 4 Oxytocin 5 Prolactin 6 Glucagon 7 Insuline 8 Parathohormone 9 Oestrogen and progesterone 10 Adrenaline 11 Growth hormone (GH) 12 Thyroxine 13 Testosterone 14 Ganadotropins (FSH, LH) Decreases the amount of glucose in the blood Regulates the amount of calcium amd phosphate in the blood Control the develoment of secondary sex characteristic, regulate the mentrual cycle and ovulation, prepare the body for a potential pregnancy Induces contractions of the uterus during labour Controls the develoment of secondary sex characteristics, regulates the production of sperm Regulates the amount of water in the urine Stimulates the growth of muscles and bones Prepares the body for a dangerous situation or for action Regulates carbohydrate metabolism Stimulates activity in the ganads Stimulates activity in the thyroid Stimulates milk secretion in the breasts Increases the amount of glucose in the blood Activates cell metabolism and influenced growth and develoment