HORMONES AND FUNCTIONS Flashcards
1
Q
GH
A
Growth Hormone/ Somato-tropin
growth of all body tissues.
2
Q
TSH
A
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.
3
Q
ACTH
A
Adreno-Cortico-Tropic Hormone
aids in protecting body in stressful situations.
4
Q
FSH
A
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
sperm cell development
growth/ hormonal activity of ovarian follicules
5
Q
LH
A
Lutenizing Hormone
stimulates testosterone secretion in male
causes development of corpus luteum at sight of menstration.
6
Q
PRL
A
PRoLactin
lactation and contractions.
