Endocrine Basics

Question 1

Where does Growth Hormone come from?

Answer 1

Anterior Pituitary

Question 2

This hormone initiates and maintains milk secretion of mammary glands

Answer 2

Prolactin

Question 3

Where does prolactin come from?

Answer 3

Anterior Pituitary

Question 4

This hormone stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete hormones

Answer 4

Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)

Question 5

Where does Thyroid Stimulating Hormone come from?

Answer 5

Anterior Pituitary

Question 6

Control secretion of hormones by the thyroid, most sensitive test for hypothyroidism

Answer 6

TSH

Question 7

Stimulates dispersion of melanin for skin color

Answer 7

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MST)

Question 8

In women, this hormone initiates development of ova, induces secretion of estrogen by ovaries

Answer 8

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Question 9

In men, this hormone stimulates interstitial cells in tetstes to produce testerone

Answer 9

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Question 10

Where is MSH found? (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone)

Answer 10

Anterior Pituitary

Question 11

Where does FSH come from?

Answer 11

Anterior Pituitary

Question 12

This hormone triggers ovulation and formation of corpus leutium

Answer 12

Leutinizing HOrmone

Question 13

Where is LH found?

Answer 13

Anterior Pituitary

Question 14

Where does oxytocin come from?

Answer 14

Posterior Pituitary

Question 15

This hormone stimulates uterine contraction during labor, aids mammary in milk ejection

Answer 15

Oxytocin (OT)

Question 16

Where does antidiuretic hormone come from?

Answer 16

Posterior Pituitary

Question 17

This hormone raises blood pressure by constricting vessels, increases water retention

Answer 17

ADH

Question 18

These hormone stimulates or inhibits secretion of specific hormones, works with emotions, stimulated by the Hypothalamus

Answer 18

Releasing and Inhibiting Hormones

Question 19

These hormones regulates metabolism, growth and development, and activity of nervous system

Answer 19

T3 and T4

Question 20

This hormone lowers blood levels of calcium, increases calcium storage in bones

Answer 20

Calcitonin

Question 21

Where does calcitonin come from?

Answer 21

Thyroid

Question 22

This hormone increases blood levels of calcium and revokes calcium from storage in bones

Answer 22

Parathyroid Hormone

Question 23

This hormone raises blood glucose, conversion of glycogen into glucose ( A cells )

Answer 23

Glucagon

Question 24

This hormone lowers blood glucose — transport into cells, convert glucose to glycogen ( b Cells ) controls carbohydrate metabolism

Answer 24

Insulin

Question 25

This hormone inhibits secretion of insulin and glucagon

Answer 25

GH inhibiting factor

Question 26

Where does glucagon come from?

Answer 26

Pancreas

Question 27

Where does insulin come from?

Answer 27

Pancreas

Question 28

Where does GH inhibiting factor come from?

Answer 28

Pancreas

Question 29

This hormone increases sodium reabsorption and potassium loss

Answer 29

Aldosterone

Question 30

This hormone increases blood glucose levels and participates in carb metabolism

Answer 30

Cortisol

Question 31

Where do androgens and estrogens come from?

Answer 31

Adrenal Cortex

Question 32

Where does aldosterone come from?

Answer 32

Adrenal Cortex

Question 33

Where does cortisol come from?

Answer 33

Adrenal cortex

Question 34

These hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, great to counteract stress

Answer 34

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Question 35

Where does epinephrine and norepinephrine come from?

Answer 35

Adrenal Medulla

Question 36

This hormone increases the rate of cellular metabolism and production of red blood cells, so the average cubic millimeter of blood is usually greater in males than in females

Answer 36

Testosterone

Question 37

Where does estrogen come from?

Answer 37

Ovaries

Question 38

Where does progesterone come from?

Answer 38

Ovaries

Question 39

His hormone helps the uterus to prepare for pregnancy, stimulates development of mammary glands, menstrual cycle

Answer 39

Progesterone

Question 40

A group of peptides secreted by the thymus gland that increases production of certain types of white blood cells

Answer 40

Thymosin

Question 41

This disease is caused by hyper secretion of glucocorticoids — high levels of cortisol, redistribution of body fats, “moon face,” red cheeks, buffalo hump, thin/ reddened skin, weight gain, hypertension, baldness, psychiatric changes

Answer 41

Cushing’s Syndrome

Question 42

This disease is due to the hyposecretion of mineralcorticoids and glucocorticoids — decrease in blood sodium levels, drop in blood glucose and increase in potassium levels, dehydration — weight loss, hyperpigmentation, dark face, nausea, muscle and joint pain, depression, irritability

Answer 42

Addison’s Disease

Question 43

This disease is from hyper secretion of thyroid hormone — toxic diffuse goiter, bulging eyes, raised skin over shins, sped up functions, increased sweat and nervousness — possibly inherited or autoimmune

Answer 43

Grave’s Disease

Question 44

Where does ACTH come from?

Answer 44

Anterior Pituitary