Hormones

Question 1

Oxytocin

Answer 1

stimulant of uterine contractions released during childbirth
trigger for milk ejection

Question 2

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 2

Targets kidney tubules to reabsorb more water to inhibit or prevent urine formation

Question 3

Growth hormone (GH)

Answer 3

stimulates most cells to enlarge and divide, but major targets are bone and skeletal muscle

Question 4

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 4

Stimulates normal development and secretory activity of the thyroid

Question 5

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 5

stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids

Question 6

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 6

stimulates the production of gametes

Question 7

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 7

promotes the production of gonadal hormones

Question 8

Prolactin (PRL)

Answer 8

Stimulates milk production in females

Question 9

Thyroid Hormone (TH)

Answer 9

major metabolic hormone

Question 10

T4 (thyroxine)

Answer 10

consists of two tyrosine molecules with four bound iodine atoms

Question 11

T3 (triiodothyronine)

Answer 11

two tyrosines with three bound iodine atoms

Question 12

Calcitonin

Answer 12

Produced by parafollicular (C) cells in response to high Ca2+ levels

Question 13

parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Answer 13

Ca2+ homeostasis

Question 14

Mineralocorticoids

Answer 14

regulate electrolyte concentrations

Question 15

Aldosterone

Answer 15

Stimulates Na+ reabsorption by kidneys

Question 16

Alpha cells

Answer 16

produce glucagon

Question 17

Beta cells

Answer 17

produce insulin