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Endocrine System Hormones Flashcards

1
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The growth hormone (GH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the…..

A

hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates growth of all organs in body; mobilizes food molecules and increasing blood glucose level?

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growth hormone (GH)

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates synthesis & dispersion of melanin pigment in the skin?

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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6
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What hormone stimulates secretion of adrenal cortex hormones?

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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In males, what hormone: stimulates production and growth of sperm in seminiferous tubules of testes?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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In females, what hormone stimulates development of follicles in ovaries and secretion of estrogen?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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In males, what hormone stimulates secretion of testosterone by the interstitial cells of the testes?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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12
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In females, what hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen, stimulates maturation of ovarian follicle and ovum, triggers ovulation, and stimulates development of the corpus luteum?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Prolactin (PRL) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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14
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What hormone stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk development after pregnancy?

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Prolactin (PRL)

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates release of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland?

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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The antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release is stimulated by the….

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hypothalamus

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18
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What hormone stimulates water retention by the kidneys?

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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19
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Oxytocin release is stimulated by the….

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hypothalamus

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20
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What hormone stimulates uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy and the release of milk into the ducts of the breast?

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oxytocin

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21
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What gland releases growth hormone (GH)?

A

anterior pituitary

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22
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What gland releases melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)?

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anterior pituitary

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23
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What gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

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anterior pituitary

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24
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What gland releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?

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anterior pituitary

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25
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What gland releases luteinizing hormone (LH)?

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anterior pituitary

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26
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What gland releases prolactin (PRL)?

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anterior pituitary

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27
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What gland releases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?

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anterior pituitary

28
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What gland releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

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posterior pituitary

29
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What gland releases oxytocin?

A

posterior pituitary

30
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What gland releases releasing hormones?

A

posterior pituitary

31
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What gland releases inhibiting hormones?

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posterior pituitary

32
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What gland releases thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones?

A

thyroid gland

33
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What gland releases calcitonin hormone?

A

thyroid gland

34
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What gland releases parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

A

Parathyroid

35
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What gland releases thymosin and thymopoietin hormone?

A

Thymus

36
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What gland releases mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) hormone?

A

adrenal cortex

37
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What gland releases cortisol (hydrocortisone) and other glucocorticoids hormone?

A

adrenal cortex

38
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What gland releases sex hormones (androgens) hormone?

A

adrenal cortex

39
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What gland releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) hormone?

A

Adrenal Medulla

40
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What gland releases glucagon hormone?

A

Pancreatic Islets

41
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What gland releases insulin hormone?

A

Pancreatic Islets

42
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Release of hypothalamic releasing hormones is stimulated by….

A

various blood characteristics

43
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Release of hypothalamic inhibitory hormones is stimulated by…

A

various blood characteristics

44
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Release of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) is stimulated by…

A

pituitary TSH

45
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Release of calcitonin is stimulated by…

A

high blood calcium levels

46
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Release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is stimulated by….

A

low blood calcium levels

47
Q

Release of thymosin and thymopoietin is stimulated by…

A

the immune system

48
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Release of mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) is stimulated by…

A

pituitary ACTH

49
Q

Release of cortisol (hydrocortisone) and other glucocorticoids is stimulated by…

A

pituitary ACTH

50
Q

Release of sex hormones (androgens) is stimulated by….

A

pituitary ACTH

51
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Release of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) is stimulated by…

A

sympathetic nervous system

52
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Release of glucagon is stimulated by….

A

low blood glucose levels

53
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Release of insulin is stimulated by…

A

high blood glucose levels

54
Q

What hormone stimulates anterior pituitary to release hormones?

A

releasing hormones

55
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What hormone inhibits anterior pituitary to stop releasing hormones?

A

inhibiting hormones

56
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What hormones stimulate energy metabolic activities of cells?

A

thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)

57
Q

What hormone stimulates bone formation using calcium in blood?

A

calcitonin

58
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What hormone stimulates the breakdown of bone and causes an increase in blood calcium concentrations?

A

parathyroid hormone (PTH)

59
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What hormones stimulate T lymphocytes to function against specific pathogens in the immune response?

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thymosin and thymopoietin

60
Q

What hormones regulate electrolyte and fluid homeostasis or balance?

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mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)

61
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What hormones stimulate gluconeogenesis, causing an increase in blood glucose concentrations, and have anti-inflammatory, anti-immunity, and anti-allergy effects?

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cortisol (hydrocortisone) and other glucocorticoids

62
Q

What hormones stimulate sexual drive in females, but have little effects in males?

A

sex hormones (androgens)

63
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What hormones intensify and prolong the sympathetic response during stress?

A

epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine
(noradrenaline)

64
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What hormone stimulates glycogenolysis, causing an increase in blood glucose?

A

glucagon

65
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What hormone promotes glucose entry into cells, causing a decrease in blood glucose?

A

insulin

Human Anatomy Unit 4 - Lecture (5 decks)

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