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