Hormones (Endocrine System)

Question 1

Stimulates bone and muscle growth.

Promotes synthesis and fat metabolization

Answer 1

Somatotropin (Growth Hormone)

Question 2

Promotes production and secretion of milk after childbirth.

Answer 2

Prolactin

Question 3

Three Hormones of Prolactin

Answer 3

Mammotropic
Lactotropic
Luteotropic

Question 4

Initiates ovulation and secretion of sex hormones in both genders.

Answer 4

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Question 5

Stimulates development of ovum in ovaries and sperm in testes.

Answer 5

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 6

Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol and other steroids.

Answer 6

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Question 7

Stimulates production and secretion of thyroid hormones

Answer 7

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Question 8

Stimulates the production and release of melanin

Answer 8

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

Question 9

Stimulates contraction of pregnant uterus and release of breastmilk after birth

Answer 9

Oxytocin

Question 10

Increase water absorption from kidney.

Raises blood pressure

Answer 10

Antidiuretic Hormone

Question 11

Plays a crucial role in metabolism and growth

Answer 11

Triiodothyronine (T3)

Question 12

Plays a crucial role in catabolism and body health production

Answer 12

Thyroxine (T4)

Question 13

Regulates serum calcium level

Answer 13

Thyrocalcitonin

Question 14

Produces epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 14

Catecholamines

Question 15

Facilitated flight and fight response

Answer 15

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Question 16

What are the three steroid hormones of adrenal cortex?

Answer 16

Glucocorticoids (Cortisol)
Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone)
Androgens (Sex Hormone)

Question 17

It produces mineralocorticoids

Answer 17

Zona Glomerulosa

Question 18

It produces glucocorticoids

Answer 18

Zona Fasciculata

Question 19

It produces gonadocorticoids

Answer 19

Zona Reticularis

Question 20

3S of Adrenal Cortex

Answer 20

Salt (Mineralocorticoids)
Sugar (Glucocorticoids)
Sex (Gonadocorticoids)

Question 21

Regulate metabolism, increase blood glucose levels, and are critical in the physiologic stress response.

Answer 21

Cortisol

Question 22

Regulate sodium and potassium balance.

Answer 22

Aldosterone

Question 23

Contribute to growth and development in both genders and to sexual activity in adult women.

Answer 23

Androgens

Question 24

Regulates calcium and phosphorus blood levels.

Promotes bone demineralization and increases intestinal absorption of calcium.

Increases calcium levels.

Answer 24

Parathyroid hormone

Question 25

Promotes movement of glucose out of blood and into cells.

Answer 25

Insulin

Question 26

Stimulates glycogenolysis (breaking down stored sugar) and gluconeogenesis (making new sugar).

Answer 26

Glucagon

Question 27

Inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion.

Answer 27

Somatostatin

Question 28

Stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics, preparation of uterus for fertilization and fetal development. Stimulate bone growth.

Answer 28

Estrogen

Question 29

Maintains lining of uterus necessary for successful pregnancy.

Answer 29

Progesterone

Question 30

Stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics, spermatogenesis.

Answer 30

Testosterone