The Endocrine System - Hormones & What They Do Pt 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What does Prolactin (PRL) do?
A
Promotes growth of breast tissue and milk secretion
2
Q
What does Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) do?
A
Increases pigmentation of the skin
3
Q
What does Antidiuretic hormone (ADH; vasopressin) do?
A
Stimulates reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
4
Q
What does Oxytocin do?
A
Stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor and childbirth
5
Q
What does Estradiol do?
A
Develops and maintains secondary sex characteristics in the female
6
Q
What does Progesterone do?
A
Prepares and maintains the uterus in pregnancy
7
Q
What does Testosterone do?
A
Promotes growth and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics in the male
