20 Questions
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the production of LH?
Gonadotropin releasing hormone
What is the target organ for ADH?
Kidneys
Which gland is responsible for the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Adrenal gland
Which part of the adrenal gland releases aldosterone?
Zona glomerulosa
What is the function of aldosterone?
Increases absorption of salt and water in the kidneys
Which part of the adrenal cortex releases glucocorticoids?
Zona fasciculata
What is the target organ for glucocorticoids?
Liver
What effect do glucocorticoids have on glucose synthesis and glycogen formation?
Accelerate the rate of glucose synthesis and glycogen formation
Which part of the adrenal cortex releases androgens?
Zona reticularis
What effect do androgens have on bone and muscle growth?
Stimulate bone and muscle growth
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood calcium levels by putting calcium back into the bone?
Calcitonin
What is the target tissue of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Bone
What effect does calcitonin have on blood calcium levels?
Decreases blood calcium levels
What is the main target organ of luteinizing hormone (LH)?
Ovary
What is the function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Increases blood calcium levels
Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid and has the effect of lowering blood calcium?
Calcitonin
What are the target organs of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Kidneys and bones
What effect does calcitonin have on bone reabsorption?
Inhibits bone reabsorption
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood calcium levels by releasing calcium from the bone?
Parathyroid hormone
What is the target tissue of luteinizing hormone (LH)?
Ovary
Test your knowledge about the hormone calcitonin and its role in regulating blood calcium levels. Learn about its production, function, and how it differs from the parathyroid hormone.
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