Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

A&P 2 Hormones list 1-26 > 1-26 > Flashcards

1-26 Flashcards

1
Q

___ Releasing Hormone

A

Hypothalamus

Tells Ant. Pituitary to increase effect of a hormone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

___Inhibiting Hormone

A

Hypothalamus

Tells Ant. Pituitary to decrease effect of a hormone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Human Growth Hormone (hGH)

A

Ant. Pituitary

Stimulates cell growth, Releases glucose into blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)

A

Ant. Pituitary

Tells thyroid gland to release T4 and T3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A 
Ant. Pituitary
Stimulates Gonads (Ovary, Testis) to make Gametes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

A

Ant. Pituitary

Causes ovulation, Tells Gonads to release Sex Hormones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Prolactin (PRL)

A

Ant. Pituitary

Tells Mammary Glands to make milk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

A

Ant. Pituitary

Tells Adrenal Gland to secrete glucocorticords (Cortisol)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone (MSH)

A

Ant. Pituitary

Role in brain activity, probably learning and memory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Oxytocin (OT)

A

Post. Pituitary

Stimulates contractions of uterus, release of milk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

A

Post. Pituitary

Body to retain NA+ and then by water, decreases urine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Triiodothyronine (T3)

A

Thyroid Gland

Increase metabolic rate, most potent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Thyroxine (T4)

A

Thyroid Gland

Increase metabolic rate, most made, Body converts to T3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Calcitonin (CT)

A

Thyroid Gland

Lowers serum levels of Calcium (Ca++)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

A

Parathyroid gland

Raises serum levels of Calcium (Ca++)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Aldosterone (mineralocorticord)

A

Adrenal cortex zona glomerulosa

Increase Na+ retention (retain water)

17
Q

Cortisol (glucocorticord)

A

Adrenal cortex zona fasciculate

Role stress, inflammation, immunity, raises serum glucose

18
Q

dihydroepiandrosterone (androgens) (DHEA)

A

Adrenal cortex zona reticularis

Role axillary & pubic hair growth, libido (esp. in females)

19
Q

Epinephrine (Epi)

A

Adrenal medulla

Role in sympathetic responses

20
Q

Norepinephrine (Nor)

A

Adrenal medulla

Role in sympathetic responses

21
Q

Glucagon

A

Panceas (alpha)

Raises serum glucose (Fasting hormone)

22
Q

Insulin

A

Pancreas (beta)

Lowers serum glucose (digesting hormone)

23
Q

Melatonin

A

Pineal Gland

Role in sleep cycle, increased in sleep, decreased awake

24
Q

Estrogen

A

Ovary
Stimulates female 2’ sex characteristics
Role menstrual cycle and pregnancy

25
Q

Progesterone

A

Ovary

Role menstrual cycle and pregnancy

26
Q

Testosterone

A

Testis

Stimulates male 2’ sex-characteristics, gamete production

A&P 2 Hormones list 1-26 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions