26 Questions
What is the target tissue of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone?
Thyroid gland
Which hormone stimulates testes to produce testosterone?
Luteinizing Hormone
What is the effect of Prolactin on target tissue?
Together with other hormones, promotes milk production by mammary glands
What is the target tissue of Adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Adrenal cortex
Which hormone stimulates synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones?
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
What is the effect of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone in females?
Initiates development of oocytes and induces ovarian secretion of estrogens
Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the cervix during childbirth?
Oxytocin
What is the effect of parathyroid hormone on blood calcium levels?
Increases blood calcium levels
Which gland produces cortisol in response to stress?
Adrenal gland
What is the function of calcitonin?
Decreases calcium levels in the blood
Which hormone stimulates the release of ADH?
Angiotensin II
What is the effect of insulin on blood glucose levels?
Decreases blood glucose levels
Which hormone helps to regulate the female reproductive cycle?
Estrogen
What is the effect of glucagon on blood glucose levels?
Increases blood glucose levels
Which hormone stimulates the release of aldosterone?
Angiotensin II
What is the effect of relaxin on the pubic symphysis during pregnancy?
Increases flexibility
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary endocrine structures?
Pancreas
In endocrine control, how does the hypothalamus connect to the pituitary gland?
Via blood vessels
Which chemical classification of hormones is bound to transport proteins and has receptors inside the cells?
Steroid-based
Which hormone action mechanism involves receptors located inside cells?
Lipid-soluble hormones
What stimulus triggers the release of Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?
Drop in protein levels in the blood
Which of the following is a primary function of the endocrine system?
Tissue function
How do neural stimuli control the release of hormones?
By directly acting on hormone-secreting cells
Which of the following is not a characteristic of water-soluble hormones?
Receptors inside cells
What is the primary function of secondary endocrine structures?
Control hormone secretion
How are peptide hormones classified based on solubility?
Water-soluble
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