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| Gland |
Hormone(s) |
Some of Their Actions |
| Pituitary |
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) |
Healthy cell division and growth in all organs, mental focus and relaxation, vitality, sexual desire |
| Pineal |
Melatonin |
Induction of restful sleep |
| Thyroid |
T3 and T4 |
Regulation of the rate of metabolism with maintenance of basal body temperature |
| Parathyroid |
Parathormone |
Regulation of blood calcium level |
| Thymus |
Thymosin |
Maturation of T-cells and modulation of the immune system |
| Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) |
Insulin and Glucagon |
Regulation of blood sugar levels |
See the second chart of hormones.
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