Friday 19 Hormone Quiz

Question 1

Which endocrine gland produces Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

Answer 1

anterior pituitary

Question 2

Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland? (target organ)

Answer 2

TSH

Question 3

Which endocrine gland produces insulin?

Answer 3

the pancreas

Question 4

which hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels?

Answer 4

insulin

Question 5

What does cortisol target?

Answer 5

liver, fat, and muscles

Question 6

which gland is cortisol secreted by?

Answer 6

adrenal gland

Question 7

Which hormones does the pancreas produce?

Answer 7

glucagon and insulin

Question 8

Where are FSH and LH produced

Answer 8

anterior pituitary

Question 9

What is FSH and LH’s target organs?

Answer 9

Testes and ovaries

Question 10

What is the function of FSH and LH?

Answer 10

Simulates sex hormones to secrete testosterone (males) and estrogen (females), also sperm and egg production

Question 11

What do glucagon and insulin target?

Answer 11

Liver and body cells

Question 12

What is the function of cortisol?

Answer 12

Stimulates protein breakdown, releases amino acids which are converted to glucose

Question 13

What is the function of glucagon?

Answer 13

Decreases glucose uptake through cell membranes (raises blood sugar). Breaks down glycogen proteins, and fats

Question 14

Function of insulin?

Answer 14

Increases glucose uptake through cell membranes (lowers blood glucose). Forms glycogen, proteins, and fats

Question 15

Function of TSH?

Answer 15

Stimulates thyroid to make thyroxine