Quiz - Name the hormones released!

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Hormones: (6)

Fuction: (1)

Answer 1

1. Corticotrophin-releasing hormone,
2. dopamine,
3. growth hormone-releasing hormone,
4. somatostatin
5. gonadotropin-releasing hormone
6. thyrotrophin-releasing hormone

Maintain homeostasis

Question 2

Thyroid

Hormones: (2)

Function: (1)

Answer 2

1. Triiodothyronine
2. thyroxine

Regulates metabolism

Question 3

Pineal gland

Hormones: (1)

Function: (1)

Answer 3

Melatonin

Plays a role in regulating the body’s circadian rhythms

Question 4

Pituitary gland

Hormones: (5)

Functions: (3)

Answer 4

1. Oxytocin
2. antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
3. thyrotropin
4. adrenocorticotropic hormone
5. growth hormone

• Reduces the risk of dehydration.
• controls the secretion of hormones
• promotes muscle growth

Question 5

Parathyroid glands

Hormones: (1)

Functions: (1)

Answer 5

Parathormones

Regulates blood calcium levels

Question 6

Adrenal glands

Hormones: (2)

Functions: (2)

Answer 6

1. Catecholamines
2. corticosteroids

• Contributes to the fight or flight mechanism
• the anticipatory response

Question 7

Pancreas

Hormones: (2)

Function: (1)

Answer 7

1. Glucagon
2. Insulin

• Increases and decreases blood glucose levels

Question 8

Ovaries

Hormones: (2)

Functions: (3)

Answer 8

1. Oestrogen
2. progesterone

• Regulates the menstrual cycle,
• pregnancy
• prepares mammary glands

Question 9

Testes

Hormones: (1)

Function: (2)

Answer 9

1. Testosterone

• Regulates the development of sperm
• normal growth and development

Question 10

Kidneys:

Hormones: (1)

Function: (1)

Answer 10

1. Erythropoietin (EPO)

• Regulates red blood cell production