Chapter 7 (Endocrine Glands - Hormones)

Question 1

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 1

stimulates the outer part of the adrenal gland

Question 2

thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 2

stimulates the thyroid gland

Question 3

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 3

stimulates the gonads

Question 4

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 4

stimulates the gonads

Question 5

prolactin

Answer 5

stimulates milk production

Question 6

T3 (triiodothyronine)

Answer 6

affects the body’s metabolism

Question 7

T4 (thyroxine)

Answer 7

affects the body’s metabolism

Question 8

calcitonin

Answer 8

encourages the uptake of calcium in blood into bone, keeps the level of calcium in the blood from getting too high

Question 9

parathyroid hormone

Answer 9

keeps the level of calcium in the blood from getting too low

Question 10

adrenaline (epinephrine)

Answer 10

fight-or-flight response hormone, increases heart rate and opens airways

Question 11

corticosteroids (mineralcorticoids and glucocorticoids)

Answer 11

(mineralcorticoids) - maintain mineral balance (glucocorticoids) - maintain sugar balance

Question 12

insulin

Answer 12

decreases the level of sugar in the blood by encouraging cells to open up to the blood sugar (glucose) and take it in

Question 13

glucagon

Answer 13

tells the liver to make more sugar and increases the level of sugar in the blood

Question 14

testosterone

Answer 14

produced by the tests, triggers the production of sperm and the development of masculine body characteristics (increase muscle and facial hair)

Question 15

estrogen

Answer 15

produced by the ovaries, causes the development and release of eggs as well as development of feminine attributes (breasts and wide hips)