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Which hormone is responsible for promoting the reabsorption of H2O in the kidneys?
ADH
Which gland is responsible for producing melatonin, which helps regulate the sleep and wake cycle?
Pineal Gland
What is the primary function of cortisol in the body?
Having glucose sparing effects
Which hormone stimulates the development of follicles in the ovaries?
Hormone from the testes
What is the function of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
Stimulates release of thyroid hormone and maintains thyroid cell size
What is the primary function of calcitonin?
Lowering calcium levels in the blood
Which hormone produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland stimulates melanocytes to increase melanin production?
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
Which hormone promotes the contraction of smooth muscle walls in the uterus?
Oxytocin
What is the effect of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
Releases steroid hormones from adrenal cortex, affecting glucose metabolism
Which hormone is responsible for promoting the release of calcium from tissues and enhancing reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys?
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
What is the function of Growth Hormone (GH) produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
Stimulates the growth of the body during childhood
What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
Stimulates gonadal function
What is the function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
Stimulates ovulation and corpus luteum formation
What is the function of Prolactin produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland?
Regulates milk production in mammary glands
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth of pubic hair?
Androgens
What is the primary function of glucagon?
Raise blood glucose by increasing liver glycogen breakdown
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Insulin
What is the primary function of the posterior pituitary hormone, antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Regulate water reabsorption in the kidneys
Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?
Pineal gland
What is the primary function of thyroid hormone (T3/T4)?
Regulate metabolic rate
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth of skeletal muscle?
Growth Hormone (GH)
What is the primary difference between the transmission of neurotransmitters and hormones?
Neurotransmitters are transmitted across the synaptic cleft, while hormones are transmitted through the bloodstream
Which hormone has a stimulating effect on the growth of the body during childbirth?
Growth Hormone (GH)
What is the primary target of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
Adrenal gland
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the size of cells of the thyroid?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
What is the effect of Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) on the skin?
Stimulates melanocytes to increase melanin production
Which hormone is responsible for regulating milk production?
Prolactin
What is the target of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
Ovaries and testes
Which hormone is produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland and stimulates the growth of bone, adipose, and muscle?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Which hormone is responsible for increasing liver glycogen breakdown and raising blood glucose levels?
Glucagon
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the development of follicles in the ovaries and testosterone production in the testes?
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the sleep and wake cycle?
Melatonin
What is the primary effect of aldosterone on the body?
Increases reabsorption of salt and water in the kidneys
What is the primary function of the Anterior Pituitary gland with respect to the thyroid gland?
Regulating the production of thyroid hormone (T3/T4)
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones that stimulate the growth of skeletal muscle and pubic hair?
Adrenal cortex
Which hormone has a glucose-sparing effect on the body?
Cortisol
What is the primary function of the hormone produced by the pineal gland?
Regulates the sleep and wake cycle
What is the primary function of the posterior pituitary hormone, oxytocin?
Stimulating the contraction of smooth muscle walls in the uterus
Which hormone is responsible for promoting the maturation of sperm in males?
Testosterone
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the rate of response to a stimulus in the nervous system?
Neurotransmitters
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate the transmission of chemical mediators?
Adrenal gland
Where is parathyroid hormone produced?
Parathyroid gland
What is the primary effect of oxytocin on the body?
Stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle walls in the uterus
What is the primary function of thyroid hormone in fetal development?
Crucial for brain maturation
Match the following hormones with their primary functions:
Oxytocin = Stimulates contraction of smooth muscle walls of uterus and mammary gland releases milk ADH = Promotes reabsorption of H2O in the kidneys Cortisol = Has glucose sparing effects on the body Aldosterone = Increases reabsorption of salt and H2O therefore increasing blood volume and pressure
Match the following glands with the hormones they produce:
Posterior Pituitary = Oxytocin and Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Thyroid Gland = Thyroid Hormone (T3/T4) and Calcitonin Adrenal Medulla = Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Pineal Gland = Melatonin
Match the following hormones with their primary targets:
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) = Bone, Gut, and Kidney Cortisol = Liver and lots of cells in the body Aldosterone = Kidney Oxytocin = Uterus and mammary glands
Match the following hormones with their effects:
Calcitonin = Lowes Ca2 levels Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) = Promotes calcium release from tissues and enhanced reabsorption of Ca2 by kidneys Thyroid Hormone (T3/T4) = Crucial for brain maturation during fetal development Cortisol = Has glucose sparing effects on the body
Match the following glands with their functions:
Adrenal Cortex (Zona Glomerulosa) = Produces Aldosterone Posterior Pituitary = Releases Oxytocin and ADH Thyroid Gland = Produces Thyroid Hormone (T3/T4) Pineal Gland = Produces Melatonin
Match the following hormones with their effects on the body:
Epinephrine (Adrenaline) = Stimulates smooth muscle and increases blood pressure Oxytocin = Stimulates contraction of smooth muscle walls of uterus and mammary gland releases milk Aldosterone = Increases blood volume and pressure Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) = Increases Ca2 levels
Match the following glands with the hormones they produce:
Adrenal Cortex (Zona Fasciculata) = Cortisol Testes = Testosterone Ovaries = Estrogen Parathyroid Gland = Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Match the following hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland with their primary targets:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) = Thyroid Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Adrenal Gland Prolactin = Mammary Gland Growth Hormone (GH) = Bone, Adipose, Muscles
Match the following hormones with their primary effects:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) = Stimulates release of Thyroid hormone and maintains size of cells of thyroid Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Release of steroid hormones from adrenal cortex effecting glucose metabolism Prolactin = Regulates milk production Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) = Stimulates melanocytes of skin to increase melanin production
Match the following hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland with their primary functions:
Growth Hormone (GH) = Stimulating effect in the growth of the body during childbirth Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) = Stimulates the development of follicles in the ovaries Luteinizing Hormone (LH) = Stimulates the development of follicles in the ovaries and testosterone production in the testes Prolactin = Regulates milk production
Match the following hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland with their effects on the body:
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Affects glucose metabolism Growth Hormone (GH) = Stimulates the growth of bone, adipose, and muscle Prolactin = Regulates milk production Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) = Increases melanin production in the skin
Match the following hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland with their targets in the body:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) = Thyroid cells Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Adrenal cortex Prolactin = Mammary gland Growth Hormone (GH) = Bone, adipose, and muscle
Match the following hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland with their functions in the body:
Growth Hormone (GH) = Stimulates growth and development Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) = Stimulates the development of follicles Luteinizing Hormone (LH) = Stimulates the development of follicles and testosterone production Prolactin = Regulates milk production
Match the following hormones with their primary targets:
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Adrenal Cortex Prolactin = Mammary glands Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) = Thyroid Gland Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) = Ovaries
Match the following hormones produced by the Anterior Pituitary gland with their effects on hormone production:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) = Stimulates the release of thyroid hormone Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Stimulates the release of steroid hormones Prolactin = Regulates milk production Growth Hormone (GH) = Stimulates the growth of bone, adipose, and muscle
Match the following hormones with their effects on blood glucose levels:
Insulin = Lower blood glucose levels Glucagon = Raise blood glucose levels Cortisol = Raise blood glucose levels Epinephrine = Raise blood glucose levels
Match the following glands with their hormones:
Adrenal Cortex = Aldosterone Thyroid Gland = Thyroid Hormone (T3/T4) Pineal Gland = Melatonin Posterior Pituitary = Oxytocin
Match the following hormones with their effects on the body:
Androgens = Stimulate growth of pubic hair and skeletal muscle Epinephrine = Enhance the actions of the sympathetic nervous system Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) = Increase calcium levels in the blood Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) = Stimulate cortisol production
Match the following hormones with their functions in the body:
Insulin = Lower blood glucose levels Glucagon = Raise blood glucose levels Thyroid Hormone (T3/T4) = Regulate metabolic rate Growth Hormone (GH) = Stimulate growth and development
Match the following glands with their functions in the body:
Adrenal Medulla = Produce hormones for fight or flight response Thyroid Gland = Produce hormones for metabolism Anterior Pituitary = Regulate other endocrine glands Pineal Gland = Regulate sleep and wake cycle
Match the following hormones with their effects on the skin:
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) = Increase melanin production Cortisol = Suppress immune response Androgens = Stimulate hair growth Epinephrine = Dilate pupils
Match the following hormones with their targets in the reproductive system:
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) = Testes Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) = Ovaries Prolactin = Mammary glands Oxytocin = Uterus
This quiz covers the functions and effects of anterior pituitary hormones, including Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Prolactin, and more. Learn about their targets and effects on the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, and mammary gland.
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