Hormones

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Which hormone is responsible for increasing contraction during labor and lactation during breastfeeding?

ACTH

Oxytocin (correct)

ADH

TSH

Which hormone regulates cortisol levels?

ADH

TSH

ACTH (correct)

Oxytocin

Which hormone is responsible for milk production?

LH

FSH

GH

Prolactin (correct)

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates sperm production in males?

FSH Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates testosterone production in males?

LH Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for lower blood pressure and targets the kidneys?

ANP Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?

EPO Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood pressure?

Renin Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?

Leptin Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone controls the level of calcium in the blood?

Calcitonin Signup and view all the answers

Which gland releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels?

Pancreas gland Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for regulating sleep and is released by the pineal gland?

Melatonin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hormone can cross cell membranes to alter gene transcription?

Steroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex?

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?

Glomerulosa Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for retaining water in the body and is released by the posterior pituitary gland?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main hormone released by the pancreas gland in response to high blood sugar levels?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for releasing growth hormone (GH)?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the main hormone released by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism?

Thyroxine (T4) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood and is released by the parathyroid gland?

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) Signup and view all the answers