Chapter 7 (Hormones)

Question 1

adrenaline

Answer 1

hormone secreted by the adrenal gland (same as epinephrine)

Question 2

epinephrine

Answer 2

hormone secreted by the adrenal gland (same as adrenaline)

Question 3

adrenocorticotopic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 3

hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland

Question 4

corticotropin

Answer 4

shorter name for adrenocorticotropin hormone

Question 5

glucagon

Answer 5

hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates the liver to increase blood sugar levels

Question 6

glucocorticoid

Answer 6

hormone produced by the adrenal cortex with a role in carbohydrate metabolism

Question 7

gonadotropin

Answer 7

hormone that stimulates the gonads

Question 8

insulin

Answer 8

hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats

Question 9

thyrotropin

Answer 9

hormone that stimulates the thyroid