Hormones and Their Functions

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Lowers blood sugar

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Insulin

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Raises blood sugar

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Glucagon

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Controls metabolism/energy

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T3/T4

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Lowers blood calcium

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Calcitonin

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Raises blood calcium

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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Conserves water

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Body growth

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Growth Hormone

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Stress response/raises blood sugar

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Cortisol