The Endocrine System - Hormones & What They Do Pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What does Insulin do?
A
Regulates the transport of glucose to the body’s cells
2
Q
What does Glucagon do?
A
Increases blood sugar by causing conversion of glycogen to glucose
3
Q
What does Growth hormone (GH; somatotropin) do?
A
Increases bone and tissue growth
4
Q
What does Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) do?
A
Stimulates production of thyroxine and growth of the thyroid gland
5
Q
What does Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) do?
A
Stimulates secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex, especially cortisol
6
Q
What does Gonadotropins (Follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH) do?
A
Stimulates growth of eggs and ovarian hormone secretion
7
Q
What does Luteinizing hormone (LH) do?
A
Promotes ovulation
