Major Hormones

Question 1

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 1

Pituitary gland-controls the production of another hormone called cortisol. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands, two small glands above the kidneys

Question 2

Androgens (Testosterone)

Answer 2

Testes/pituitary gland-crucial for male sexual and reproductive function.

Question 3

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Answer 3

Hypothalamus-helps to control blood pressure. Its most important role is to conserve the fluid volume of your body by reducing the amount of water passed out in the urine.

Question 4

Calcitonin

Answer 4

Thyroid gland- Calcitonin helps to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood/opposing the action of parathyroid hormone.

Question 5

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 5

Adrenal glands-fight or flight response

Question 6

Estrogens

Answer 6

Adrenal gland- is responsible for the sexual development of girls when they reach puberty

Question 7

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 7

Anterior pituitary gland-helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries.

Question 8

Glucagon

Answer 8

Betta cells/pancreas-increases blood glucose levels.

Question 9

Glucocorticoids (Cortisol, Cortisone)

Answer 9

Adrenal cortex-it regulates or supports a variety of important cardiovascular, metabolic, immunologic, and homeostatic functions.

Question 10

Growth Hormone (GH)

Answer 10

Pituitary gland-central function of regulating postnatal growth and metabolism and exhibits pleiotropic effects

Question 11

Insulin

Answer 11

Endocrine gland-maintains normal blood glucose levels facilitating glucose uptake, regulating carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism and promoting cell division and growth.

Question 12

Luteinizing hormone (LH)/(ICSH)

Answer 12

Anterior pituitary gland-triggers ovulation and development of the corpus lute-um. In males it is also a simulating hormone

Question 13

Melatonin

Answer 13

Pineal gland-promoting healthy sleep and helping to orient our circadian rhythm. (sleep hormone)

Question 14

Mineralocorticoids

Answer 14

Adrenal Gland-class of steroid hormones that regulate salt and water balances.

Question 15

Oxytocin

Answer 15

Hypothalamus-contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation./stimulates the uterine muscles to contract and also increases production of prostaglandins

Question 16

Parathyroid hormone (pth)

Answer 16

Parathyroid glands-raises calcium levels

Question 17

Progesterone

Answer 17

Adrenal cortex-plays important roles in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Question 18

Prolactin

Answer 18

Pituitary gland-causes breasts to grow and develop and causes milk to be made after a baby is born.