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Endocrine System Hormones Functions
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus discussed in the text?

  • Regulating lung capacity
  • Controlling heart rate
  • Regulating blood sugar levels
  • Managing body temperature, hunger, and thirst (correct)

    • Which hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland stimulates growth directly to long bones and big muscles?

  • Prolactin
  • Growth Hormone (correct)
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
  • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

    • What is the main function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in males as per the text?

  • Controls sperm production
  • Stimulates the release of estrogen
  • Causes testes to make testosterone (correct)
  • Causes the ovaries to release an egg

    • Which hormone is responsible for controlling sperm production?

    <p>Luteinizing Hormone (LH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) discussed in the text?

    <p>Stimulates cortisol release from the adrenal gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone inhibits the release of Prolactin?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) as per the text?

    <p>Affects metabolism by acting on the thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the gonads as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Luteinizing Hormone (LH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Somatostatin discussed in the text?

    <p>Inhibits growth hormone release</p> Signup and view all the answers

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