Stimulates ovulation & corpus luteum (♀) development

Stimulates growth of follicles in gonads

Stimulates the synthesis and release of thyroxine

Stimulates protein synthesis and growth

Stimulates milk production

Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb water

Stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during childbirth

- Regulates the body’s metabolism

- Help in normal physical and mental developments

Regulates the reabsorption of sodium ions in the kidneys

Increase heartbeat rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, metabolic rate, blood flow to the muscles and glucose level in blood (emergency situation)

- Stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to glucose

- Increases the level of glucose in blood

- stimulates the development of eggs and female reproduction organ

- stimulates the development of secondary characteristics in female ♀

- prepares the uterus for implantation of embryo

- Produced by corpus luteum

- Maintain the thickening of uterus

-Stimulates sperm production and development of testes

-Stimulates the development of secondary characteristics in male ♂