14 Questions
Where is melatonin produced?
Pineal gland
Which hormone triggers smooth muscle contractions during labor and milk release?
Oxytocin
Where is antidiuretic hormone (ADH) produced?
Hypothalamus
Which hormone promotes the uptake of glucose and stimulates storage of lipids?
Insulin
Where is parathyroid hormone (PTH) produced?
Parathyroid glands
Where is erythropoietin produced?
Kidneys
Where is inhibin produced?
Testes, ovaries
Which hormone triggers ovulation in the ovary and secretion of testosterone in the testes?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Which hormone promotes growth, protein synthesis, and lipid movement?
Growth hormone (hGH)
Which hormone decreases calcium concentration in body fluids?
Calcitonin
Which hormone causes secretion of thyroid hormones?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Which organ produces thyroxine (T4)?
Thyroid gland
Which hormone increases energy utilization, oxygen consumption, growth, and development?
Thyroxine (T4)
Which hormone stimulates production of milk?
Prolactin (PRL)
Test your knowledge of endocrine system hormones and their effects with this quiz. Identify the hormones, their sources, target cells, and physiological effects. Topics include epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone.
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