Hormones And Their Functions

Question 1

Human Growth Hormone (hGH)

Answer 1

Anterior Pituitary Stimulates cell division, bone and muscle growth, and metabolic functions.

Question 2

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer 2

Anterior Pituitary Stimulates the thyroid gland.

Question 3

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 3

Anterior Pituitary Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids.

Question 4

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 4

Anterior Pituitary stimulates production of ova and sperm from the ovaries and testes.

Question 5

Leutinizing Hormone

LH

Answer 5

Anterior Pituitary Stimulates sex hormone production from the ovaries and testes.

Question 6

Prolactin

PRL

Answer 6

Anterior Pituitary Stimulates milk production from the mammary glands.

Question 7

Antidiuretic Hormone

ADH

Answer 7

Posterior Pituitary Promotes the retention of water by the kidneys.

Question 8

Oxytocin

OCT

Answer 8

Posterior Pituitary Stimulates uterine muscle contractions and release of milk by the mammary glands.

Question 9

Oxytocin

OCT

Answer 9

Posterior Pituitary Stimulates uterine muscle contractions and release of milk by the mammary glands.

Question 10

Thyroxine

T4

Answer 10

Thyroid Affects all tissues. Increases metabolic rate and regulates growth and development.

Question 11

Calcitonin

Answer 11

Thyroid Targets bones and kidneys to lower blood calcium by inhibiting release of calcium from bone and reabsorption of calcium by kidneys.

Question 12

Parathyroid Hormone

PTH

Answer 12

Parathyroid Raises blood calcium levels by stimulating bone cells to release calcium, the intestine to absorb calcium from food, and the kidneys to reabsorb calcium.

Question 13

Cortisol

Answer 13

Adrenal Cortex Stimulates tissues to raise blood glucose and break down protein.

Question 14

Aldosterone

Answer 14

Adrenal Cortex Promote reabsorption of sodium and water by the kidneys.

Question 15

Epinephrine/Norepinephrine

Answer 15

Adrenal Medulla Fight or Flight hormones. Raises blood-glucose levels.

Question 16

Insulin

Answer 16

Pancreas Lowers blood glucose levels and promotes the formation of glycogen in the liver.

Question 17

Glucagon

Answer 17

Pancreas Raises blood-glucose levels by converting glycogen to glucose.

Question 18

Estrogen

Answer 18

Ovaries Stimulates uterine lining growth and promotes the development of the female secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 19

Progesterone

Answer 19

Ovaries Promotes growth of the uterine lining and prevents uterine muscle contractions.

Question 20

Testosterone

Answer 20

Testes Promotes sperm formation and development of the male secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 21

Thyroid (1 hormone)

Answer 21

THYROXINE (regulates metabolic functions)

Question 22

Parathyroid (1 hormone)

Answer 22

PARATHYROID HORMONE (regulates calcium and phosphate in blood)

Question 23

Pancreas - Islets of Langerhans (2 hormones)

Answer 23

GLUCAGON (Raises blood glucose by converting fat and glycogen to glucose)
INSULIN (Lowers blood glucose by increasing uptake by cells and converting glucose to glycogen)

Question 24

Adrenal Medulla (2 hormones)

Answer 24

NORADRENALINE/ ADRENALINE (responsible for fight or flight response)

Question 25

Adrenal Cortex (various)

Answer 25

ALDOSTERONE, CORTISOL (metabolic functions, salt reabsorption in kidneys, raises blood glucose levels)

Question 26

Ovaries (2 hormones)

Answer 26

OESTROGEN, PROGESTRONE (secondary sexual characteristics, development of endometrium during menstrual cycle, maintainance of endometrium during later menstrual cycle)

Question 27

Testes (1 hormone)

Answer 27

TESTOSTERONE (secondary male sex characteristics)