Maintains blood pressure

Affects growth and development; stimulates protein production, affects fat distribution

Affects development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive development, important for functioning of uterus and breasts; also protects bone health.

Controls blood pressure, both directly and also by regulating aldosterone production from the adrenal glands

Raises blood sugar levels

Affects red blood cell (RBC) production

Regulates adrenocorticotropin release in the pituitary gland

Increases heart rate, oxygen intake, and blood flow

Initiates and maintains milk production in breasts; impacts sex hormone

Affects water retention in kidneys, controls blood pressure

Regulates thyroid stimulating hormone release in the pituitary gland

Controls production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and the production of eggs in women and sperm in

Stimulates contraction of uterus and milk ducts in the breast

Regulates LH/FSH production in the pituitary gland

Controls metabolism; also affects growth, maturation, nervous system activity, and metabolism

Most important regulator of blood calcium levels

Helps develop the lymphoid system

Controls production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and the production of eggs in women and sperm in men.

Controls key functions in the body; acts as an anti-inflammatory, maintains blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength

Stimulates the lining of the uterus for fertilization; prepares the breasts for milk production

Stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones

Regulates salt, water balance, and blood pressure

Lowers blood sugar levels; stimulates metabolism of glucose, protein, and fat