12 Questions
What is the primary function of oxytocin?
Stimulation of uterine contraction and milk let-down reflex
Which hormone regulates water retention in the body?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
What is the main action of growth hormone?
Promotion of bone and muscle growth
Which gland releases hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary?
Hypothalamus
What is the primary function of prolactin?
Stimulation of milk production
Which hormone regulates the adrenal cortex?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
What is the primary class of hormones released by the hypothalamus?
Amino acid-based
Which hormone stimulates the milk 'let-down' reflex?
Oxytocin
What is the main function of the anterior pituitary?
Releasing hormones that regulate other endocrine glands
Which hormone is stimulated by the hypothalamus in response to uterine stretching and/or suckling of a baby?
Oxytocin
What is the main function of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
Stimulating the thyroid gland
Which hormone is regulated by the hypothalamus in response to water/salt imbalance?
Antidiuretic hormone
Test your knowledge of the major endocrine glands and their hormones, including the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and their functions. This quiz covers the chemical class and major actions of each hormone.
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