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Which hormone is responsible for increasing contraction during labor and lactation during breastfeeding?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing contraction during labor and lactation during breastfeeding?
Which hormone regulates cortisol levels?
Which hormone regulates cortisol levels?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production?
Which hormone is responsible for milk production?
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates sperm production in males?
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates sperm production in males?
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Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates testosterone production in males?
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates testosterone production in males?
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Which hormone is responsible for lower blood pressure and targets the kidneys?
Which hormone is responsible for lower blood pressure and targets the kidneys?
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Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood pressure?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood pressure?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating body weight and is released by fat cells?
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Which hormone controls the level of calcium in the blood?
Which hormone controls the level of calcium in the blood?
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Which gland releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels?
Which gland releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating sleep and is released by the pineal gland?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating sleep and is released by the pineal gland?
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Which type of hormone can cross cell membranes to alter gene transcription?
Which type of hormone can cross cell membranes to alter gene transcription?
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Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex?
Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex?
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Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex releases aldosterone, a hormone involved in salt reabsorption?
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Which hormone is responsible for retaining water in the body and is released by the posterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is responsible for retaining water in the body and is released by the posterior pituitary gland?
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What is the main hormone released by the pancreas gland in response to high blood sugar levels?
What is the main hormone released by the pancreas gland in response to high blood sugar levels?
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Which gland is responsible for releasing growth hormone (GH)?
Which gland is responsible for releasing growth hormone (GH)?
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What is the main hormone released by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism?
What is the main hormone released by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism?
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Which hormone is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood and is released by the parathyroid gland?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood and is released by the parathyroid gland?
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