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