Organ |
Hormone(s) |
Effects |
Intestines |
Gastrin |
Promotes secretion of gastric juice and increases motility in the stomach |
|
Secretin |
Stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice and bile |
|
Cholecystokinin |
Stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice; regulates release of bile from the gall bladder; brings about a feeling of fullness after eating |
Kidneys |
Erythropoietin |
Stimulates red blood cell production |
|
Calcitrol |
Stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption; stimulates calcium ion release from the bone and inhibits PTH release |
Heart |
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) |
Increases water and salt loss at kidneys; increases thirst; suppresses secretion of ADH and aldosterone |
Adipose tissue |
Leptin |
Suppresses appetite |