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Prolactin (PRL), also known as luteotropic hormone or luteotropin, is a protein, that in humans is best known for its role in enabling female mammals to produce milk. Prolactin is a single-chain protein hormone. It is secreted by the lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis).

In women, FSH hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary, before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation. It also increases oestradiol production. 

Acromegaly is the abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face. It is caused when there is oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) in adulthood. Similarly, oversecretion of growth hormone in childhood causes Gigantism. 

The adrenal gland is known as 4S gland. 4S stands for the source of energy, sugar metabolism, salt retention and sex hormones. 

All of the above are gastrointestinal hormones,

The pineal gland, also known as the pineal body, conarium or epiphysis cerebri, is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain.

The thyroid gland is a bilobed organ of the endocrine system located in the front of the neck. It secretes hormones that are involved in human development, growth, and metabolism.

The adrenal glands (also known as supra-renal glands) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. They are found above the kidneys.

When the body has extra glucose, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is called glycogen.

Homeostasis relates to dynamic physiological processes that help us maintain an internal environment suitable for normal function. Feedback mechanism also helps in maintaining this balance of the hormones in the body.