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Hormones Flashcards

1
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What endocrine gland releases Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)?

A

Anterior Pituitary

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2
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What endocrine gland releases Glucagon?

A

Pancreas

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3
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hormone that decreases blood glucose levels; promotes glucose transport into cells

A

Insulin

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4
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hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

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What endocrine gland releases Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?

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Anterior Pituitary

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

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Growth Hormone (GH)

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What endocrine gland releases Prolactin (PRL)?

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Anterior Pituitary

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8
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What endocrine gland releases Growth Hormone (GH)?

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Anterior Pituitary

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9
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hormone that raises blood calcium levels

A

Parathyroid Hormone

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10
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What endocrine gland releases Calcitonin?

A

Thyroid Gland

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What endocrine gland releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

A

Anterior Pituitary

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12
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What endocrine gland releases Epinephrine and Norepinephrine?

A

Adrenal Medulla

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13
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the body’s major metabolic hormone; it increases metabolic rate, glucose oxidation, and heat production

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Thyroid Hormone

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14
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What organ releases Erythropoietin (EPO)?

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Kidney

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15
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What endocrine gland releases gonadocorticoids like Testosterone? (found in both males and females)

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Adrenal Cortex (zona reticularis)

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16
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What endocrine gland releases thymosins?

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Thymus

17
Q

hormone that stimulates gamete production

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

18
Q

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

A

Luteinizing Hormone

19
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What endocrine gland releases Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?

A

Posterior Pituitary

20
Q

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

A

Glucagon

21
Q

What endocrine gland releases Melatonin?

A

Pineal Gland

22
Q

What endocrine gland releases Thyroid Hormone (TH)?

A

Thyroid Gland

23
Q

What endocrine gland releases Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?

A

Anterior Pituitary

24
Q

What endocrine gland releases Insulin?

A

Pancreas

25
Q

What organ releases Progesterone?

A

Ovary

26
Q

What endocrine gland releases Oxytocin (OXY)?

A

Posterior Pituitary

27
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What endocrine gland releases mineralocorticoids like Aldosterone?

A

Adrenal Cortex (zona glomerulosa)

28
Q

hormone which influences water balance

A

Antidiuretic Hormone

29
Q

hormone which stimulates the development and activity of the thyroid gland

A

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

30
Q

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

A

Oxytocin

31
Q

What organ releases Estrogen?

A

Ovary

32
Q

What endocrine gland releases glucocorticoids like Cortisol?

A

Adrenal Cortex (zona fasciculata)

33
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What organ releases Testosterone (other than the adrenal cortex)?

A

Testis

34
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What endocrine gland releases Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?

A

Parathyroid Gland

35
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hormone that lowers blood calcium levels

A

Calcitonin

36
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hormone that stimulates milk production in females

A

Prolactin

37
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What endocrine gland releases Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

A

Anterior Pituitary

BIOL 140 - muscles, bones, nervous system (4 decks)

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