The Anterior Pituitary Gland-1

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Which hormone promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues and affects metabolism through synthesis of proteins?

  • Growth hormone (GH) (correct)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Prolactin (PRL)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Which hormone promotes and maintains the growth and development of the adrenal glands and causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones?

  • Prolactin (PRL)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (correct)

Which hormone promotes and maintains the growth and development of the thyroid and causes secretion of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland?

  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)
  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Prolactin (PRL)

Which hormone promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion or lactation in pregnant women?

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

Which hormone stimulates ovaries, primary follicles to mature, and release estrogens (female sex hormone) in women?

<p>Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males?

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

Which hormone prevents the formation of a large volume of urine through reabsorbing water in the kidneys and constricts small arteries, increasing blood pressure?

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

Which hormone stimulates the formation of corpus luteum in the ovary, which initiates ovulation and secretion of progesterones and estrogens in women?

<p>Lutenizing hormone (LH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions and stimulates ejection of milk from breasts?

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

Which hormone increases blood glucose levels and mobilizes lipids for an energy source?

<p>Growth hormone (GH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Growth Hormone (GH)

A hormone that stimulates the growth of bones, muscles, and other tissues, and affects metabolism by increasing protein synthesis.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

A hormone that stimulates and maintains the growth and development of the adrenal glands, causing them to release their hormones.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

A hormone that stimulates and maintains the growth and development of the thyroid gland, causing it to release thyroid hormone.

Prolactin (PRL)

A hormone that promotes breast development during pregnancy and initiates milk production (lactation).

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A hormone that stimulates the development of ovarian follicles and the release of estrogens in women.

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Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

A hormone that stimulates the development of the testes and sperm production in men.

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

A hormone that prevents the formation of large amounts of urine by reabsorbing water in the kidneys and constricts blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

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Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

A hormone that stimulates the formation of the corpus luteum in the ovary, which initiates ovulation and the release of progesterone and estrogen in women.

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Oxytocin (OT)

A hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and the ejection of milk from the breasts.

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Growth Hormone (GH)

A hormone that increases glucose levels in the blood by mobilizing lipids for energy.

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