Hormones to its corresponding function

Question 1

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 1

Development and secretion in the adrenal cortex

Question 2

Growth Hormone (GH)

Answer 2

Stimulates protein anabolism and fat mobilisation

Question 3

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Answer 3

Secreted in response to low calcium

Question 4

Melatonin

Answer 4

Setting in circadian rhythms

Question 5

Oxytocin

Answer 5

Uterine contractions and milk ejaculations

Question 6

Leptin

Answer 6

Secreted by the adipocytes (satiety)

Question 7

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 7

Promotes water retention in kidney tubules

Question 8

Adrenalin

Answer 8

Short-term stress (“fight or flight)”

Question 9

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

Answer 9

Reduces blood volume and blood pressure

Question 10

Aldosterone

Answer 10

Conservation of Na+ and elimination of K+ at kidneys

Question 11

Thyroxine

Answer 11

Growth and metabolic rate (ATP and heat production)

Question 12

Ghrelin

Answer 12

Secreted by stomach signals hypothalamus to stimulate appetite