Chapter 11 [Endocrine System] Hormones

Question 1

Glucagon

Answer 1

Stimulates liver to release glucose into the blood

Question 2

Insulin

Answer 2

Regulates and promotes entry of glucose into cells

Question 3

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Answer 3

Stimulates bone breakdown; regulates calcium level in the blood

Question 4

Melatonin

Answer 4

Regulates circadian rhythm

Question 5

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 5

Regulates secretion of some adrenal cortex hormones

Question 6

Gonadotropins

Answer 6

Consists of two hormones, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing
hormone

Question 7

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 7

Stimulates growth of eggs in females and sperm in males

Question 8

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 8

Regulates function of male and female gonads and plays role in releasing ova in females

Question 9

Growth hormone (GH)

Answer 9

Stimulates growth of body

Question 10

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

Answer 10

Stimulates pigment production in skin

Question 11

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

Answer 11

Stimulates pigment production in skin

Question 12

Prolactin (PRL)

Answer 12

Stimulates milk production

Question 13

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 13

Regulates function of thyroid gland

Question 14

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Answer 14

Stimulates reabsorption of water by the kidneys

Question 15

oxytocin

Answer 15

Stimulates uterine contractions and releases milk into ducts

Question 16

Testosterone

Answer 16

Promotes sperm production and development of secondary sex characteristics in males

Question 17

Thymosin

Answer 17

Promotes development of cells in immune system

Question 18

Calcitonin (CT)

Answer 18

Stimulates deposition of calcium into bone

Question 19

Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)

Answer 19

Stimulates metabolism in cells