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Endocrine System Hormones Flashcards

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The growth hormone (GH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the…..

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates growth of all organs in body; mobilizes food molecules and increasing blood glucose level?

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growth hormone (GH)

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates synthesis & dispersion of melanin pigment in the skin?

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates secretion of adrenal cortex hormones?

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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In males, what hormone: stimulates production and growth of sperm in seminiferous tubules of testes?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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In females, what hormone stimulates development of follicles in ovaries and secretion of estrogen?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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In males, what hormone stimulates secretion of testosterone by the interstitial cells of the testes?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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In females, what hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen, stimulates maturation of ovarian follicle and ovum, triggers ovulation, and stimulates development of the corpus luteum?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Prolactin (PRL) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates breast development during pregnancy and milk development after pregnancy?

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Prolactin (PRL)

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) release is stimulated by a releasing hormone of the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates release of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland?

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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The antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release is stimulated by the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates water retention by the kidneys?

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Oxytocin release is stimulated by the….

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hypothalamus

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What hormone stimulates uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy and the release of milk into the ducts of the breast?

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oxytocin

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What gland releases growth hormone (GH)?

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anterior pituitary

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What gland releases melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)?

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anterior pituitary

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What gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

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anterior pituitary

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What gland releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?

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anterior pituitary

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What gland releases luteinizing hormone (LH)?
anterior pituitary
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What gland releases prolactin (PRL)?
anterior pituitary
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What gland releases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)?
anterior pituitary
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What gland releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
posterior pituitary
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What gland releases oxytocin?
posterior pituitary
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What gland releases releasing hormones?
posterior pituitary
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What gland releases inhibiting hormones?
posterior pituitary
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What gland releases thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones?
thyroid gland
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What gland releases calcitonin hormone?
thyroid gland
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What gland releases parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Parathyroid
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What gland releases thymosin and thymopoietin hormone?
Thymus
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What gland releases mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) hormone?
adrenal cortex
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What gland releases cortisol (hydrocortisone) and other glucocorticoids hormone?
adrenal cortex
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What gland releases sex hormones (androgens) hormone?
adrenal cortex
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What gland releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) hormone?
Adrenal Medulla
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What gland releases glucagon hormone?
Pancreatic Islets
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What gland releases insulin hormone?
Pancreatic Islets
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Release of hypothalamic releasing hormones is stimulated by....
various blood characteristics
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Release of hypothalamic inhibitory hormones is stimulated by...
various blood characteristics
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Release of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) is stimulated by...
pituitary TSH
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Release of calcitonin is stimulated by...
high blood calcium levels
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Release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is stimulated by....
low blood calcium levels
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Release of thymosin and thymopoietin is stimulated by...
the immune system
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Release of mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) is stimulated by...
pituitary ACTH
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Release of cortisol (hydrocortisone) and other glucocorticoids is stimulated by...
pituitary ACTH
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Release of sex hormones (androgens) is stimulated by....
pituitary ACTH
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Release of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) is stimulated by...
sympathetic nervous system
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Release of glucagon is stimulated by....
low blood glucose levels
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Release of insulin is stimulated by...
high blood glucose levels
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What hormone stimulates anterior pituitary to release hormones?
releasing hormones
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What hormone inhibits anterior pituitary to stop releasing hormones?
inhibiting hormones
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What hormones stimulate energy metabolic activities of cells?
thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
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What hormone stimulates bone formation using calcium in blood?
calcitonin
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What hormone stimulates the breakdown of bone and causes an increase in blood calcium concentrations?
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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What hormones stimulate T lymphocytes to function against specific pathogens in the immune response?
thymosin and thymopoietin
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What hormones regulate electrolyte and fluid homeostasis or balance?
mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
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What hormones stimulate gluconeogenesis, causing an increase in blood glucose concentrations, and have anti-inflammatory, anti-immunity, and anti-allergy effects?
cortisol (hydrocortisone) and other glucocorticoids
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What hormones stimulate sexual drive in females, but have little effects in males?
sex hormones (androgens)
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What hormones intensify and prolong the sympathetic response during stress?
epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
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What hormone stimulates glycogenolysis, causing an increase in blood glucose?
glucagon
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What hormone promotes glucose entry into cells, causing a decrease in blood glucose?
insulin

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