Hormones

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Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?

  • TSH
  • Oxytocin
  • ADH
  • ACTH (correct)

Which hormone promotes red blood cell production and is released by the kidneys?

  • EPO (correct)
  • ANP
  • Renin
  • Leptin

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones?

  • TSH (correct)
  • ADH
  • GH
  • Oxytocin

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates milk production?

<p>Prolactin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and signals the release of testosterone in males?

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

Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and signals the release of progesterone in females?

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

Which hormone is released by the atria of the heart and helps lower blood pressure?

<p>ANP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the kidneys and helps maintain salt and water balance?

<p>Renin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by fat cells and helps regulate body weight?

<p>Leptin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the thyroid gland and helps control the level of calcium in the blood?

<p>Calcitonin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland releases insulin when blood sugars are high and stores sugar in the liver and muscles?

<p>Pancreas gland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the posterior pituitary and helps in retaining water due to dehydration?

<p>ADH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for promoting growth in muscles and bones?

<p>GH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the adrenal cortex and controls inflammation and release of sugar from the liver?

<p>Cortisol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

<p>Epinephrine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the adrenal cortex and is responsible for increasing synthesis of new glucose from the liver?

<p>Cortisol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the release of milk in mammary glands?

<p>PRL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the development of gametes and sperm in the gonads?

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

Which hormone is released by the parathyroid gland and helps in releasing calcium from the bones?

<p>Parathyroid hormone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk in mammary glands?

<p>PRL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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