{"id":4684,"date":"2020-04-16T09:59:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T09:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeworkjoy.com\/infographics\/?p=4684"},"modified":"2022-09-22T03:34:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T10:34:23","slug":"types-of-hormones-with-main-functions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeworkjoy.com\/infographics\/types-of-hormones-with-main-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Hormones With Main Functions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human body comprises of various types of hormones that act as chemical messengers transported via blood throughout the body. The process of transport of hormones throughout the body is known as endocrine secretion. These hormones serve many functions by providing steady effects such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth and development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases metabolism of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps in reproduction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alters mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual impulses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones regulate psychological activities and maintain homeostasis. Here is a brief account of the types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeworkjoy.com\/questions\/bsc2346-module-10-quiz-latest-2018-september-593794\/\"><strong>hormones found in the human body<\/strong><\/a> with their specific functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones of Thyroid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of hormones is secreted in the thyroid gland located in front of the adam\u2019s apple in the neck. The main purpose of the hormones of the thyroid is to regulate the body\u2019s metabolic rate, controls heart muscle, and initiates brain development. The cells of the thyroid gland have the tendency of extracting iodine from the blood and incorporating it with the thyroid hormones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main hormones of the thyroid such as T3 and T4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls the metabolism of the body and regulates weight, skin, hair, etc\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin is a type of hormone released by the pancreas. The prime task of this hormone helps the body in using sugar from the stored carbohydrates in the food that we consume or store it for future purposes. It also keeps the blood sugar level balanced by not letting it rise too high or too low from the ideal level.\u00a0 The insulin is released after consuming food when the blood sugar level rises and cells in the pancreas signals to release insulin into the bloodstream.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeworkjoy.com\/questions\/mn577-discussion-unit-3-latest-2018-may-589229\/\">female sex hormone<\/a>, released by ovaries that help in the development and maintenance of their reproductive system. Also, they initiate the growth of female breasts and pubic hair. Added to that, they also help in contributing to the bone and cognitive health, alters the functions of the cardiovascular system, and looks into the bodily processes. There are various types of estrogens, including, Estrone, Estradiol, and Estriol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone is produced in the placenta of the ovaries. They play a role in conception and pregnancy. The excessive alteration of progesterone in the female body can cause abnormal menstrual periods. To get the right implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus during pregnancy, the release of the progesterone is necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolactin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland post-childbirth. It is the hormone that manages the release of milk from the breast of the female body that she uses to suckle her kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testosterone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The male sex hormone responsible for the growth of hair on the chest and for the male sex drive. It helps in the development of the male reproductory tissues, in building the man\u2019s muscles, and to make him physically receptive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serotonin is the mood-boosting affects hormones, which helps in learning, regulating sleep and mood, etc. It is also the chemical messenger that is called a neurotransmitter that acts on the blood vessels and the pain controlling channels of the brain. It makes us in controlling our attention, sleep, and pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol is produced by the adrenal gland that the body releases when you\u2019re under stress. It controls physical and psychological stress. It is made of the two adrenal glands that sit on the top of the kidneys. It plays a key role in the breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adrenaline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adrenaline Secrets in the medulla in the adrenal gland to increase the metabolic rate, dilate the blood vessels, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth Hormone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeworkjoy.com\/questions\/walden-nurs6521-week-10-discussion-latest-2017-572674\/\">growth hormone<\/a> is secreted by somatotrophs present in the pituitary, which stimulates growth and boosts metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you need more help related to similar topics, take instant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeworkjoy.com\/\"><strong>online homework help<\/strong><\/a> from our professors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The human body comprises of various types of hormones that act as chemical messengers transported via blood throughout the body. The process of transport of hormones throughout the body is known as endocrine secretion. These hormones serve many functions by providing steady effects such as: Growth and development Increases metabolism of the body Helps in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[210],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Types of Hormones With Main Functions | Homework Joy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are various types of hormones in our bodies. Do you want to know the function of all of them? 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