Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Prolactin
A
Anterior pituitary lobe; milk production.
2
Q
Oxytocin
A
Posterior Pituitary lobe; smooth muscle contractions
3
Q
Growth hormone
A
Anterior pituitary lobe; growth
4
Q
Thyroid stimulating hormone
A
Anterior pituitary lobe; throxine production
5
Q
Insulin
A
Alpha cells in the pancreas; lowers blood sugar levels
6
Q
Antidiuretic hormone
A
Posterior pituitary lobe; water reabsorbtion
7
Q
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
A
Anterior pituitary lobe; adelsterone and cortisal production
8
Q
Follicle stimulating hormone
A
Anterior pituitary lobe; follicle formation and sperm production
9
Q
Calcitonin
A
Thyroid gland; calcium and potassium production
10
Q
Luteinizing hormone
A
Anterior pituitary lobe; ovulation and cortus lueutenum production