Endocrine System

Question 1

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 1

-inhibits urine formation at specific times
-regulates water balance in the body

Question 2

Oxytocin

Answer 2

-childbirth
-breastfeeding
-sex/affection
-couple bonding

Question 3

Growth Hormone

Answer 3

-tissue growth
-metabolize fat

Question 4

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Answer 4

Stimulates thyroid
(production of thyroid hormones)

Question 5

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 5

stimulates adrenal cortex in response to stress

Question 6

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Female

Answer 6

-Stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, which contain eggs.
-Promotes the production of estrogen.
-Regulates the menstrual cycle

Question 7

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Male

Answer 7

Stimulates the production of sperm in the testes and Supports testicular function.

Question 8

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Female

Answer 8

-Triggers ovulation
-Stimulates the formation of the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone
-Promotes the development of female reproductive organs

Question 9

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Male

Answer 9

Stimulates the production of testosterone in the testes
Promotes the development of male reproductive organs

Question 10

Prolactin

Answer 10

Stimulates milk production in females

Question 11

Thyroid gland hormones

Answer 11

Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 12

T3/T4 Function

Answer 12

-Maintains blood pressure
-Regulates tissue growth
-Increases metabolism

Question 13

Parathyroid gland secretes…

Answer 13

Parathyroid hormone

Question 14

Parathyroid Hormone

Answer 14

regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood