18 Questions
Which hormone is responsible for controlling sleep cycles?
Melatonin
What is the main function of the hormone leptin?
Stimulating appetite
Which hormone is produced by fat cells and regulates appetite?
Leptin
What is the primary function of the hormone insulin produced by islet cells?
Regulating blood sugar levels
Which hormone plays a role in responding to stress or emergencies?
Epinephrine
What is the function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone in the body?
Promoting skin pigmentation
What is the function of adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Causes the adrenal gland to release cortisol
Which hormone stimulates egg maturation and controls secondary sex characteristics?
Estrogen
What is the primary function of thyroxine?
Regulates metabolism
Which hormone decreases blood sugar by promoting uptake of glucose by cells?
Insulin
What is the main function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone?
Stimulates synthesis of skin pigments
Which hormone stimulates sperm cell production and secondary sex characteristics?
Testosterone
What is the function of Follicle-stimulating hormone?
Stimulates egg maturation and release of sex hormones
What is the function of Luteinizing hormone?
Stimulates maturation of egg and corpus luteum
What is the function of Thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Stimulates the thyroid to release thyroxine
Which hormone stimulates the production of melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
What is the function of Melanocyte-stimulating hormone?
Stimulates production of melanin in melanocytes
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating egg maturation in the ovary?
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Test your knowledge on various hormones and their functions in the endocrine system. From growth hormone to antidiuretic hormone, learn about the roles they play in the body.
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