endocrine system

Question 1

ADH full form

Answer 1

antidiuretic hormone

Question 2

ADH purpose

Answer 2

regulates water balance by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine production

Question 3

ADH path

Answer 3

pituitary gland -> kidneys

Question 4

melatonin path

Answer 4

pineal gland -> hypothalamus

Question 5

insulin/glucagon path

Answer 5

pancreas -> bloodstream

Question 6

growth hormone releasing hormone path

Answer 6

hypothalamus -> pituitary gland

Question 7

human growth hormone path

Answer 7

pituitary gland -> bones (growth plates)

Question 8

thyroid releasing hormone path

Answer 8

hypothalamus -> pituitary gland

Question 9

thyroid stimulating hormone path

Answer 9

pituitary gland -> thyroid

Question 10

gonadotropin releasing hormone path

Answer 10

hypothalamus -> pituitary gland

Question 11

FSH/LH path

Answer 11

pituitary gland -> gonads

Question 12

testosterones path

Answer 12

testes (male), adrenal gland & ovaries (female) -> body

Question 13

estrogen path

Answer 13

ovaries (women), testes & adrenal gland (male) -> body

Question 14

T3/T4 (thyroid) path

Answer 14

thyroid gland -> bloodstream

Question 15

erythropoietin path

Answer 15

kidneys -> bone

Question 16

epinephrine path

Answer 16

adrenal gland -> blood & muscles

Question 17

melatonin purpose

Answer 17

regulates circadian rhythm & influences reproductive hormones

Question 18

insulin/glucagon purpose

Answer 18

insulin - lowers blood glucose levels by converting it to ATP
glucagon - raises blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of glucose from liver

Question 19

growth hormone releasing hormone purpose

Answer 19

stimulates release of human growth hormone from pituitary gland, promoting growth & development

Question 20

human growth hormone purpose

Answer 20

promotes growth, cell repair, and metabolism in tissues (growth plates)

Question 21

thyroid releasing hormone purpose

Answer 21

stimulates release of thyroid stimulating hormone from pituitary to regulate thyroid activity

Question 22

thyroid stimulating hormone purpose

Answer 22

stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones T3/T4

Question 23

gonadotropin releasing hormone purpose

Answer 23

stimulates release of fsh/lh from pituitary, regulating reproductive functions

Question 24

fsh/lh full form

Answer 24

follicle - stimulating hormone & luteinizing hormone

Question 25

fsh/lh purpose

Answer 25

fsh - stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and sperm production lh - triggers ovulation and promotes production of testosterone

Question 26

testosterone purpose

Answer 26

male - sex hormone responsible for development of male reproductive organs & sperm production female - maintains bone density, muscle mass, and overall energy levels

Question 27

estrogen purpose

Answer 27

female - sex hormone responsible for development of female reproductive organs & menstrual cycle male - bone health, cardiovascular function, and reproductive processes

Question 28

converts testosterone to estrogen

Answer 28

aromatase

Question 29

T3/T4 purpose

Answer 29

regulates metabolism, energy production, & growth/development in some places

Question 30

erythropoietin purpose

Answer 30

stimulates production of red blood cells in bone marrow in response to low oxygen levels (erythropoiesis)

Question 31

epinephrine (adrenaline) purpose

Answer 31

'fight or flight' response, raises heart rate, dilates airways, & redirects blood flow to support physical activity in response to stress/danger