The Major Hormones

Question 1

How many major hormones are there?

Answer 1

8

Question 2

What is the acronym in alphabetical order for remembering the 8 hormones?

Answer 2

ACDEPPTTT

Question 3

What is the “A” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 3

Androstenedione is produced by the adrenals and affects estrogen & testosterone levels.

Question 4

What is the “C” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 4

Cortisol which is produced by the adrenals and functions as a stress response.

Question 5

What is the “D” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 5

DHEA is the “fountain of youth androgen” produced by the adrenals and helps to make sex hormones.

Question 6

What is the “E” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 6

Estrogen which is produced in the ovaries and in small amounts in the adrenals. It is the female sex hormone responsible for the menstrual cycle, cyclic egg release, post menopause, during pregnancy and many other functions with other organs.

Estradiol (E2), Estrone (E1), Estriol (E3)

Question 7

What is the first “P” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 7

Pregnenolone which is produced in the adrenals and is the precursor of almost all other steroid hormones. The “master”.

Question 8

What is the second “P” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 8

Progesterone which triggers endometrial lining for potential pregnancy. Referred to as the “keep calm and carry on” hormone.

Question 9

What are the double “T” hormones and their function?

Answer 9

T3 & T4 are produced by the thyroid and responsible for cell metabolism for energy, heart function, digestion, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Question 10

What is the last “T” hormone and it’s function?

Answer 10

Testosterone which is produces in the testes primarily, but also in the ovaries and adrenals. It is the male sex hormone.