10 Questions
Which hormone promotes bodily growth of bone, muscle, and other tissues and affects metabolism through synthesis of proteins?
Growth hormone (GH)
Which hormone promotes and maintains the growth and development of the adrenal glands and causes secretion of adrenal gland hormones?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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)
Which hormone promotes breast development and initiates milk secretion or lactation in pregnant women?
Prolactin (PRL)
Which hormone stimulates ovaries, primary follicles to mature, and release estrogens (female sex hormone) in women?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Which hormone stimulates the development of testes and sperm production in males?
Lutenizing hormone (LH)
Which hormone prevents the formation of a large volume of urine through reabsorbing water in the kidneys and constricts small arteries, increasing blood pressure?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which hormone stimulates the formation of corpus luteum in the ovary, which initiates ovulation and secretion of progesterones and estrogens in women?
Lutenizing hormone (LH)
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions and stimulates ejection of milk from breasts?
Oxytocin (OT)
Which hormone increases blood glucose levels and mobilizes lipids for an energy source?
Growth hormone (GH)
Test your knowledge on the functions and release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland in this informative quiz. Explore topics such as growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and thyroid-stimulating hormone.
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