20 Questions
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?
ACTH
Which hormone promotes red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?
EPO
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones?
TSH
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates milk production?
Prolactin
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and signals the release of testosterone in males?
LH
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and signals the release of progesterone in females?
LH
Which hormone is released by the atria of the heart and helps lower blood pressure?
ANP
Which hormone is released by the kidneys and helps maintain salt and water balance?
Renin
Which hormone is released by fat cells and helps regulate body weight?
Leptin
Which hormone is released by the thyroid gland and helps control the level of calcium in the blood?
Calcitonin
Which gland releases insulin when blood sugars are high and stores sugar in the liver and muscles?
Pancreas gland
Which hormone is released by the posterior pituitary and helps in retaining water due to dehydration?
ADH
Which hormone is responsible for promoting growth in muscles and bones?
GH
Which hormone is released by the adrenal cortex and controls inflammation and release of sugar from the liver?
Cortisol
Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Epinephrine
Which hormone is released by the adrenal cortex and is responsible for increasing synthesis of new glucose from the liver?
Cortisol
Which hormone is responsible for the release of milk in mammary glands?
PRL
Which hormone is responsible for the development of gametes and sperm in the gonads?
LH
Which hormone is released by the parathyroid gland and helps in releasing calcium from the bones?
Parathyroid hormone
Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk in mammary glands?
PRL
Test your knowledge of hormones and their functions with this quiz! From ADH to GH, learn about where each hormone is released from, its target, effect at the target, and regulation of release. Discover how hormones like oxytocin and ACTH impact our bodies and their vital roles in functions such as fluid retention, mood regulation, cortisol levels, and more. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of the complex world of hormones.
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