Hormones

Question 1

What endocrine gland releases Growth Hormone (GH)?

Answer 1

Anterior Pituitary

Question 2

What endocrine gland releases Prolactin (PRL)?

Answer 2

Anterior Pituitary

Question 3

What endocrine gland releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

Answer 3

Anterior Pituitary

Question 4

What endocrine gland releases Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?

Answer 4

Anterior Pituitary

Question 5

What endocrine gland releases Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

Answer 5

Anterior Pituitary

Question 6

What endocrine gland releases Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?

Answer 6

Anterior Pituitary

Question 7

What endocrine gland releases Oxytocin (OXY)?

Answer 7

Posterior Pituitary

Question 8

What endocrine gland releases Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?

Answer 8

Posterior Pituitary

Question 9

What endocrine gland releases Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)?

Answer 9

Anterior Pituitary

Question 10

What endocrine gland releases Thyroid Hormone (TH)?

Answer 10

Thyroid Gland

Question 11

What endocrine gland releases Calcitonin?

Answer 11

Thyroid Gland

Question 12

What endocrine gland releases Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?

Answer 12

Parathyroid Gland

Question 13

What endocrine gland releases Glucagon?

Answer 13

Pancreas

Question 14

What endocrine gland releases Insulin?

Answer 14

Pancreas

Question 15

What endocrine gland releases Melatonin?

Answer 15

Pineal Gland

Question 16

What endocrine gland releases mineralocorticoids like Aldosterone?

Answer 16

Adrenal Cortex (zona glomerulosa)

Question 17

What endocrine gland releases glucocorticoids like Cortisol?

Answer 17

Adrenal Cortex (zona fasciculata)

Question 18

What endocrine gland releases gonadocorticoids like Testosterone? (found in both males and females)

Answer 18

Adrenal Cortex (zona reticularis)

Question 19

What endocrine gland releases Epinephrine and Norepinephrine?

Answer 19

Adrenal Medulla

Question 20

What endocrine gland releases thymosins?

Answer 20

Thymus

Question 21

What organ releases Erythropoietin (EPO)?

Answer 21

Kidney

Question 22

What organ releases Estrogen?

Answer 22

Ovary

Question 23

What organ releases Progesterone?

Answer 23

Ovary

Question 24

What organ releases Testosterone?

Answer 24

Testis

Question 25

hormone which stimulates uterine contractions and is also known to be involved in bonding

Answer 25

Oxytocin

Question 26

hormone which influences water balance

Answer 26

Antidiuretic Hormone

Question 27

hormone which stimulates protein synthesis and the use of fats for fuels; targets most cells of the body, particularly muscle and bone

Answer 27

Growth Hormone

Question 28

hormone which stimulates the development and activity of the thyroid gland

Answer 28

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Question 29

hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids

Answer 29

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Question 30

hormone that triggers ovulation in women and stimulated testosterone production in men

Answer 30

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 31

hormone that stimulates gamete production

Answer 31

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Question 32

hormone that stimulates milk production in females

Answer 32

Prolactin

Question 33

hormone which stimulates the synthesis and dispersion of melanin

Answer 33

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

Question 34

the body’s major metabolic hormone; it increases metabolic rate, glucose oxidation, and heat production

Answer 34

Thyroid Hormone

Question 35

hormone that lowers blood calcium levels

Answer 35

Calcitonin

Question 36

hormone that raises blood calcium levels

Answer 36

Parathyroid Hormone

Question 37

hormone that increases blood glucose levels; targets liver causing a release of glucose into the blood

Answer 37

Glucagon

Question 38

hormone that decreases blood glucose levels; promotes glucose transport into cells

Answer 38

Insulin