Jobs and Hormones of the Glands

Question 1

Hypothalamus Jobs

Answer 1

releases and inhibits hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary

Question 2

Hypothalamus Hormones

Answer 2

The hormones released by the posterior pituitary

Question 3

Pineal Job

Answer 3

Involved in biological rhythms

Question 4

Pineal Hormone

Answer 4

Melatonin

Question 5

Thymus Jobs

Answer 5

Make white blood cells

Question 6

Thymus Hormones

Answer 6

Thymosin

Question 7

Adrenal Jobs

Answer 7

Raise glucose levels, increase the metabolism, and promote reabsorption in the kidneys

Question 8

Adrenal Hormones

Answer 8

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 9

Thyroid Job

Answer 9

Stimulates metabolism

Question 10

Thyroid Hormones

Answer 10

T3 and T4, and Calcitonin

Question 11

Ovaries Job

Answer 11

Stimulates growth in the uterus

Question 12

Ovaries hormones

Answer 12

Estrogen and Progesterone

Question 13

Testes Job

Answer 13

develop sperm and maintain male sex characteristics

Question 14

Testes Hormone

Answer 14

Androgens

Question 15

Anterior Pituitary Jobs

Answer 15

Stimulates bone/muscle growth, milk, ova, and sperm production, stimulates the thyroid and adrenal glands.

Question 16

Anterior Pituitary Hormones

Answer 16

GH, Prolactin, LH, FSH, TSH, and ACTH

Question 17

Posterior Pituitary Jobs

Answer 17

Stimulates contractions in the uterus, lets milk down, and promotes water in kidneys

Question 18

Posterior Pituitary Hormones

Answer 18

Oxytocin, and ADH

Question 19

Pancreas Job

Answer 19

Raises and reduces glucose levels

Question 20

Pancreas Hormone

Answer 20

Insulin and Glucagon