List of human endocrine organs and actions

Lowers rate of gastric emptying Reduces smooth muscle contractions and blood flow within the intestine.

[3] Enhances effects of cholecystokinin, stops production of gastric juice Release of bile from gallbladder, hunger suppressant regulate cell growth and development release of aldosterone from adrenal cortex dipsogen.

Increase absorption of calcium and phosphate from gastrointestinal tract and kidneys inhibit release of PTH Virilizing: maturation of sex organs, formation of scrotum, deepening of voice, growth of beard and axillary hair.

Other: Anti-inflammatory Protein synthesis: Coagulation: Fluid balance: Gastrointestinal tract: Melanin: Cancer: Lung function: Other effects on mother similar to ovarian follicle-progesterone Inhibit immune response, towards the human embryo.

[14][15] The use of the term myokine to describe cytokines and other peptides produced by muscle as signalling molecules was proposed in 2003.