What are hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel
through our blood to regulate vital functions like growth, metabolism,
reproduction, and mood. They are produced by glands in our endocrine system and
act as signals telling our body what to do and when to do it.
Watch our video on 25 hormones their nicknames and functions
Here is the table of 25 hormones their nicknames and functions
|
S.No |
Hormone |
Nickname(s) |
Why it is called so |
|
1 |
Adrenaline
(Epinephrine) |
"Fight
or Flight Hormone" |
Prepares
the body for immediate action during emergencies or high stress. |
|
2 |
Oxytocin |
"The
Love Hormone" |
Promotes
social bonding, trust, and intimacy between individuals. |
|
3 |
Melatonin |
"The
Sleep Hormone" |
Regulates
the body's internal clock and signals when it is time to sleep. |
|
4 |
Cortisol |
"The
Stress Hormone" |
Increases
glucose in the bloodstream to help the body deal with long-term stress. |
|
5 |
Insulin |
"The
Sugar-Lowering Hormone" |
Lowers
blood sugar by helping cells absorb glucose for energy. |
|
6 |
Glucagon |
"The
Sugar-Raising Hormone" |
Raises
blood sugar by signalling the liver to release stored glucose. |
|
7 |
Ghrelin |
"The
Hunger Hormone" |
Sent from
the stomach to the brain to signal that it is time to eat. |
|
8 |
Leptin |
"The
Satiety Hormone" |
Sent from
fat cells to the brain to signal that the body is full. |
|
9 |
Serotonin |
"The
Happy Hormone" |
Stabilizes
mood and contributes to feelings of well-being and satisfaction. |
|
10 |
Thyroxine (T4) |
"The
Metabolic Hormone" |
Controls
the rate at which the body uses energy (metabolic rate). |
|
11 |
Prolactin |
"The
Milk Hormone" |
Primarily
responsible for stimulating milk production in females. |
|
12 |
Dopamine |
"The
Reward Molecule" |
Creates
feelings of pleasure and motivation when we achieve a goal. |
|
13 |
Endorphins |
"The
Natural Painkiller" |
Released
during exercise or stress to mask pain and provide a "high." |
|
14 |
Testosterone |
"The
Male Hormone" |
The primary
hormone for developing male physical traits and bone density. |
|
15 |
Estrogen |
"The
Female Hormone" |
The
primary hormone for regulating the female reproductive system. |
|
16 |
Progesterone |
"The
Pregnancy Hormone" |
Essential
for preparing and maintaining the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. |
|
17 |
Vasopressin (ADH) |
"The
Water-Retaining Hormone" |
Prevents
dehydration by signaling the kidneys to conserve water. |
|
18 |
Growth
Hormone (GH) |
"The
Fitness Hormone" |
Stimulates
growth, cell reproduction, and physical regeneration. |
|
19 |
Aldosterone |
"The
Salt-Retaining Hormone" |
Regulates
blood pressure by balancing salt and water in the kidneys. |
|
20 |
Erythropoietin (EPO) |
"The
Blood-Booster" |
Stimulates
the production of red blood cells to carry more oxygen. |
|
21 |
Cholecystokinin (CCK) |
"The
Digestion Trigger" |
Stimulates
the digestion of fat and protein in the small intestine. |
|
22 |
Somatostatin |
"The
Master Inhibitor" |
Stops the
secretion of other hormones to keep the body in balance. |
|
23 |
Parathyroid
Hormone |
"The
Calcium Controller" |
Increases
calcium levels in the blood to ensure proper bone and nerve health. |
|
24 |
Calcitonin |
"The
Bone-Builder" |
Works
against PTH to lower blood calcium and protect bone density. |
|
25 |
Atrial Natriuretic
Peptide |
"The
Heart’s Blood Pressure Regulator" |
Released
by the heart to lower blood pressure by removing excess salt. |