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 |
