GROWTH hormones are also KNOWN as somatotropin which is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.Growth Hormones function sometimes as growth promoters and sometimes as growth inhibitors.It is important for normal PHYSICAL growth in children.It is also responsible for stimulating the growth of all tissues of the body including bones.The liver secretes bile which helps in the emulsification of fats.The Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland i.e, releases hormones directly into the blood.It produces thyroxine hormone (T4) and triiodothyronine hormone (T3).The adrenal glands are SMALL glands located on top of each kidney.The adrenal cortex produces several hormones.The most important are aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), cortisol (a glucocorticoid), and androgens and ESTROGEN (sex hormones).