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Prolactin

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Creates milk

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Growth hormone

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Stimulates growth and bones

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Oxytocin

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Stimulates contraction if uterus

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Anti diuretic hormone

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Conserves body water by reducing the loss of water in urine.

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Melatonin

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Regulates other hormones and maintains circadian rhythm

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Insulin

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Increases blood glucose levels and lowers blood levels

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Glucagon

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Raises blood sugar levels

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Calcitonin

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Regulates levels of calcium and phosphate

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Epinephrine

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Prepares the body for the fight or flight response

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Estrogin

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Development of female sexual characteristics in females. In males maintainers a healthy libido.

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Androgen

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Stimulates the development of masculine characteristics.

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Thyroxine

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Controls metabolism

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Parathyroid

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Raises level of calcium