Main Hormones Produced by the Brain

Main Hormones Produced by the Brain
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Main Hormones Produced by the Brain
Hormones are chemical substances produced by the brain which coordinate the various activities of the body and its growth. The endocrine glands are the tissues in the body that secrete hormones. Hormones have different effects on the human body with some of them acting quickly to initiate to inhibit a process while others work continually taking a long time to perform their functions. Hormones affect body functions such as metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and sexual function. The quantity of the hormones releases is also a factor with less or more producing different effects. This paper highlights the main hormones produced by the brain.
1 Hormones of Thyroid- thyroid hormones are Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4). These hormones help in controlling the body metabolism, weight regulation, determining energy levels, the internal temperature of the body, skin, and hair among others (Mallya & Ogilvy-Stuart, 2018, p20).
2 Insulin- it is released by the pancreas and is responsible for how the body uses glucose or sugar from carbohydrates in the food to provide energy or store the glucose for future use. It regulates the blood sugar levels from getting too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).
3 Oestrogen- is a female sex hormone released by the ovaries and is responsible for menstruation, reproduction, and menopause. When the hormone is in excess, there is an increased risk of uterine cancer, breast cancer, moodiness and depression among others. Low levels lead to skin lesions, thinning skin, hair loss, and acne among others (Hardie, 2018, p97).
4 Progesterone- it is a hormone produced in the ovaries, the adrenal glands, and the placenta when a woman gets pregnant. It regulates as well as stimulating various functions. It helps in regulating the monthly cycle and prepares for conception and pregnancy. If a pregnancy does not occur, the progesterone level drops for menstrual to occur. It is vital in maintaining pregnancy. Also, it is involved in sexual desire (Hardie, 2018, p100).
5 Prolactin- the pituitary gland releases this hormone after childbirth to enable a woman to breastfeed. During pregnancy, the level of prolactin rises and inhibits follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and gonadotr...