Endocrine System

Question 0

FSH

Answer 0

(Follicle stimulating hormone) : promotes egg and sperm production

Question 1

TSH

Answer 1

Triggers release of thyroid hormones - has to do with metabolism

Question 2

Prolactin

Answer 2

Stimulates development of mammary glands and milk production

Question 3

Growth hormone

Answer 3

Stimulates protein synthesis increased levels during growth spurts

Question 4

Melanocyte Stimulating hormones

Answer 4

Increased melanin production

Question 5

ADH

Answer 5

Antidiuretic hormone- decreases water loss on kidneys

Question 6

Oxytocin

Answer 6

In women stimulates uterine contractions and milk production. I’m men stimulates smooth muscles in prostate to contract

Question 7

Adrenaline

Answer 7

Based on fear and anger stimulus; fight or flight

Question 8

Thyroxin

Answer 8

Increased cell respiration = increased metabolism

Question 9

Calcitonin

Answer 9

Inhibits release of calcium from your bones; tones your bones

Question 10

PTH

Answer 10

Parathyroid hormone: regulates calcium levels in the blood through reabsorption

Question 11

Estrogen

Answer 11

Egg formation , sexual characteristics, uterine lining

Question 12

Progesterone

Answer 12

Maintains uterine lining, building and maintaining blood to support pregnancy

Question 13

Testosterone

Answer 13

Male sex characteristics and sperm production

Question 14

Beta cells

Answer 14

Secretes insulin, helps body get sugar into our cells and helps store excess sugar into glycogen in the liver and skeletal system

Question 15

Alpha cells

Answer 15

Secrete glucagon; secreted when blood sugar is low break down glycogen into glucose normal blood sugar