Anatomy Quiz 1

Question 1

Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Many hormones produced, regulates other endocrine glands

Question 2

Growth Hormone

Answer 2

Stimulates growth

Question 3

Prolactin

Answer 3

Stimulates milk production

Question 4

Luteinizing Hormone

Answer 4

Stimulates testes and ovaries

Question 5

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Answer 5

Stimulates sperm and ova production

Question 6

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

Answer 6

Stimulates the thyroid gland to maintain metabolic rate

Question 7

ACTH

Answer 7

Stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete steroid hormones and endorphins

Question 8

Oxytocin

Answer 8

Stimulates contractions of the uterus and mammary glands

Question 9

Antidiuretic Hormone

Answer 9

Promotes water retention in kidneys

Question 10

Melatonin

Answer 10

Controls functions related to seasonal day length, sexual maturation

Question 11

Thymosin

Answer 11

Stimulates the immune system

Question 12

Thyroxine

Answer 12

Controls metabolism and growth rates

Question 13

Calcitonin

Answer 13

Reduces blood calcium levels

Question 14

Insulin

Answer 14

Lowers blood glucose levels

Question 15

Glucagon

Answer 15

Raises blood glucose levels

Question 16

Somatostatin

Answer 16

Releases insulin and glucagon

Question 17

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Answer 17

Fight or Flight response

Question 18

Corticosteroids

Answer 18

Controls carbohydrates and protein metabolism

Question 19

Aldosterone

Answer 19

Controls blood pressure

Question 20

Testosterone

Answer 20

Sperm production, sex drive, and maintains male sexual characteristics

Question 21

Estrogen

Answer 21

Initiates thickening of uterine lining

Question 22

Progesterone

Answer 22

Increases thickening of uterine lining, negative feedback that promotes disintegration of corpus luteum