Each endocrine gland produces specific hormones, as explained in the below table.
Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones |
Gland |
Hormone(s) Produced |
Pituitary |
|
Anterior |
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) |
|
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) |
|
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
|
Luteinizing hormone (LH) |
|
Prolactin (PRL) |
|
Growth hormone (GH) |
|
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) |
Posterior |
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
|
Oxytocin |
Thyroid |
Thyroxine (T4) |
|
Triiodothyronine (T3) |
|
Calcitonin (CT) |
Parathyroid |
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
Pineal |
Melatonin |
Adrenal |
|
Cortex |
Mineralocorticoids, primarily aldosterone |
|
Glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol (hydrocortisone), corticosterone, |
|
cortisone |
Medulla |
Epinephrine (E) |
|
Norepinephrine (NE) |
Pancreas |
Insulin |
|
Glucagon |
Gland |
Hormone(s) Produced |
Thymus |
Thymosins |
Ovaries |
Estrogens and progesterone |
Testes |
Androgens, mainly testosterone |