Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Insulin is produced by what
A
The pancreas
2
Q
Insulin effect
A
It decreases blood levels of gluose
3
Q
Insulin target
A
Liver and muscles
4
Q
Calcitonin produced
A
By the thyroid
5
Q
Calcitonin effect
A
Decreases calcium in the blood
6
Q
Calcitonin target
A
The bone
7
Q
Gonadotropin production
A
By the pituitary gland
8
Q
Gonadotropin effect
A
Controls activity of reproductive gland
9
Q
Gonadotropin target
A
The reproductive system
10
Q
GH production
A
Pituitary gland
11
Q
GH effect
A
Stimulates body cells to grow and reproduce
12
Q
GH target
A
Every cell in the body
13
Q
Melatonin production
A
Pineal gland
14
Q
Melatonin effect
A
It regulates circadian rhythms
15
Q
Melatonin target
A
Body cells
