Hormone Functions

Question 1

growth hormone

Answer 1

stimulates secretion of hormones that stimulate body growth and metabolism

Question 2

thyroid stimulating hormone

Answer 2

stimulates growth of thyroid gland and secretion of its hormones

Question 3

follicle stimulating hormone

Answer 3

stimulates sperm production, stimulates oocyte production and estrogen secretion

Question 4

luteinizing hormone

Answer 4

stimulates secretion of testosterone, triggers ovulation and stimulates secretion of estrogen and progesterone

Question 5

prolactin

Answer 5

stimulates production and secretion of milk

Question 6

adrenocorticotropic hormone

Answer 6

stimulates secretion of hormones by adrenal cortex

Question 7

melanocyte stimulating hormone

Answer 7

darkens skin pigmentation

Question 8

antidiuretic hormone

Answer 8

decreases water lost in urine by returning water to the blood

Question 9

oxytocin

Answer 9

stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection during suckling

Question 10

triiodothyronine (T3)/thyroxine (T4)

Answer 10

increases metabolism and basal metabolic rate

Question 11

calcitonin

Answer 11

decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts

Question 12

parathormone

Answer 12

increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts to break down bone matrix

Question 13

aldosterone

Answer 13

decreases sodium and water loss in urine by returning sodium and water to blood

Question 14

cortisol

Answer 14

increases resistance to stress, increases blood glucose levels, and decreases inflammation

Question 15

epinephrine

Answer 15

promotes fight-or-flight response

Question 16

norepinephrine

Answer 16

promotes fight-or-flight response

Question 17

insulin

Answer 17

decreases blood glucose levels by transporting glucose into body cells

Question 18

glucagon

Answer 18

increases blood glucose levels by stimulating liver to break down glycogen into glucose

Question 19

estrogen/progesterone

Answer 19

stimulates development of female sex characteristics; helps regulates menstrual cycle

Question 20

testosterone

Answer 20

stimulates development of male sex characteristics; stimulates male sex drive; regulates sperm production

Question 21

melatonin

Answer 21

helps to set biological clock

Question 22

thymosin

Answer 22

promotes the maturation of T cells for the immune response