Abbr.
+ Full Name Function (1 Sentence) Produce
TRH – Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone Stimulates the anterior pituitary to release Hypothalam
TSH.
CRH – Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Stimulates ACTH release from the anterior Hypothalam
pituitary.
GnRH – Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Stimulates the anterior pituitary to release Hypothalam
FSH and LH.
GHRH – Growth Hormone-Releasing Stimulates the release of growth hormone Hypothalam
Hormone (GH).
SS – Somatostatin Inhibits release of GH, TSH, insulin, and Hypothalam
glucagon. Pancreas
ADH – Antidiuretic Hormone (Vasopressin) Promotes water reabsorption in kidneys to Hypothalam
increase blood volume and pressure. (stored in Po
Pituitary)
OXT – Oxytocin Stimulates uterine contractions and milk Hypothalam
ejection during lactation. (stored in Po
Pituitary)
TSH – Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 Anterior Pitu
and T4.
ACTH – Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release Anterior Pitu
cortisol.
GH – Growth Hormone Stimulates growth of bones and tissues. Anterior Pitu
PRL – Prolactin Promotes milk production in the mammary Anterior Pitu
glands.
FSH – Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Stimulates development of ovarian follicles Anterior Pitu
and sperm production.
LH – Luteinizing Hormone Triggers ovulation and stimulates Anterior Pitu
testosterone production.
MT – Melatonin Regulates sleep-wake cycles (circadian Pineal Gland
rhythm).
T3 – Triiodothyronine Regulates metabolism, heart rate, and body Thyroid Glan
temperature.
T4 – Thyroxine Maintains metabolic rate and supports growth Thyroid Gla
and development.
CT – Calcitonin Lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting Thyroid Glan
bone resorption.
PTH – Parathyroid Hormone Increases blood calcium levels by stimulating Parathyroid
bone breakdown.
INS – Insulin Decreases blood glucose by promoting Pancreas (B
cellular uptake. cells)
GCG – Glucagon Increases blood glucose by stimulating Pancreas (A
glycogen breakdown in the liver. cells)
ALD – Aldosterone Promotes sodium and water reabsorption to Adrenal Cor
raise blood pressure.
COR – Cortisol Regulates stress response and increases Adrenal Cor
blood glucose.
DHEA – Dehydroepiandrosterone Precursor to sex hormones and contributes to Adrenal Cor
secondary sex traits.
EPI – Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Increases heart rate and energy for fight-or- Adrenal Med
flight response.
NE – Norepinephrine Constricts blood vessels and raises blood Adrenal Med
pressure during stress.
EST – Estrogen Regulates menstrual cycle and promotes Ovaries
development of female sex characteristics.
PROG – Progesterone Prepares the uterus for pregnancy and Ovaries
maintains it.
TEST – Testosterone Promotes development of male sex traits and Testes
sperm production.
EPO – Erythropoietin Stimulates production of red blood cells in Kidneys
bone marrow.
REN – Renin Regulates blood pressure through the renin- Kidneys
angiotensin-aldosterone system.
ANP – Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Lowers blood pressure by promoting sodium Heart (Atria)
excretion.
LEP – Leptin Signals fullness to the brain and helps Adipose Tiss
regulate energy balance.
GAS – Gastrin Stimulates secretion of gastric acid in the Stomach
stomach.
SEC – Secretin Stimulates pancreas to release bicarbonate- Small Intesti
rich fluids to neutralize stomach acid.
CCK – Cholecystokinin Stimulates bile release from the gallbladder
and enzyme
