Hormone list

Question 1

TRH

Answer 1

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Regulates the activity of the thyroid gland

Question 2

GnRH

Answer 2

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Effects on the activity of the gonads

Question 3

CRH

Answer 3

Corticotropin-releasing hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Synthesis of ACTH

Question 4

SRH

Answer 4

Somatotropin
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Growth hormone-releasing hormone

Question 5

SS

Answer 5

Somatostatin
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets anterior pituitary
Inhibits hormone growth

Question 6

ADH

Answer 6

Antidiuretic hormone
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets kidneys
Water retention

Question 7

OT

Answer 7

Oxytocin
Amino Acid based
Hypothalamus
Targets mammary glands/ uterus
Uterine contraction/initiates milk ejection

Question 8

GH

Answer 8

Growth hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Targets skeleton/liver
Growth and cell reproduction

Question 9

TSH

Answer 9

Thyroid Stimulating hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior Pituitary
Targets thyroid
Produces T3 and T4

Question 10

ACTH

Answer 10

Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Targets adrenal cortex
The release of cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens

Question 11

FSH

Answer 11

Follicle Stimulating hormone
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Targets ovaries
The production of egg cells

Question 12

PRL

Answer 12

Prolactin
Amino Acid based
Anterior pituitary
Females-mammary glands
Males-testis
Milk production/testosterone secretion

Question 13

POMC

Question 14

LH

Answer 14

Luteinizing hormone
Amino Acid based
Pineal gland
Targets ovaries/testis
Stimulates ovulation and testosterone synthesis

Question 15

Melatonin

Answer 15

Amino Acid based
Pineal gland
Targets hypothalamus
Regulates sleep cycle

Question 16

T3

Answer 16

Triiodothyronine
Amino Acid based
Thyroid gland
Targets kidney, liver, skeletal muscle
Increase BNR metabolic

Question 17

T4

Answer 17

Thyroxine
Amino Acid based
Thyroid gland
Targets kidney, liver, skeletal muscle
Increase BNR metabolic

Question 18

Calcitonin

Answer 18

Amino Acid based
Thyroid gland
Skeleton/bones
Decrease blood calcium levels/$ osteoblasts in bone

Question 19

PTH

Answer 19

Parathyroid gland
Amino Acid based
Parathyroid gland
Targets bone and kidneys
Increases blood calcium levels

Question 20

Aldosterone

Answer 20

Steroid
Adrenal cortex
Targets kidneys
Regulates water and electrolyte balance

Question 21

Cortisol

Answer 21

Steroid
Adrenal cortex
Targets skeletal muscle/liver
Increases blood glucose levels break down fat and protein

Question 22

T

Answer 22

Testosterone
Steroid
Adrenal cortex/testis
Targets testis/skeletal muscle
Lean muscle mass/sex drive

Question 23

E

Answer 23

Epinephrine
Amino Acid based
Adrenal medulla
Targets the heart
Increase heart rate in fight or flight

Question 24

NE

Answer 24

Norepinephrine
Amino Acid based
Adrenal medulla
Targets blood vessels/liver
Increases blood glucose levels

Question 25

Glucagon

Answer 25

Amino Acid based Pancreas Targets liver Stimulates liver to break down, store glucose, and release it into the blood

Question 26

Insulin

Answer 26

Amino Acid based Pancreas Targets liver and bone Decreases blood sugar levels, accelerating transport into the body's cells

Question 27

E2

Answer 27

Estradiol Steroid Ovaries Targets uterus Promotes breast development and tissue maintenance

Question 28

P4

Answer 28

Progesterone Steroid Ovaries Targets uterus Inhibits uterine contractions

Question 29

Thymopoietin

Answer 29

Amino Acid based Thymus Targets T lymphocytes Stimulates T lymphocyte maturation

Question 30

Thymosin

Answer 30

Amino Acid based Thymus Targets T lymphocytes stimulates T lymphocyte maturation

Question 31

ANP

Answer 31

Amino Acid based Pineal gland Targets lymphocytes Blood volume by Na and water loss

Question 32

PGs

Answer 32

Prostaglandin Eicosanoids Pg2 Targets txa2 fever/pain

Question 33

hCG

Answer 33

Amino Acid based Pre-embryo placenta takes over later Targets ovaries Maintains pregnancy

Question 34

EPO

Answer 34

Erythropoietin Amino Acid based Kidneys Targets bone marrow Production of red blood cells

Question 35

Cholecalciferol

Answer 35

Amino Acid based Skin Targets stomach Needed for calcium absorption in the gut

Question 36

Leptin

Answer 36

Amino Acid based Adipose tissue Targets hypothalamus Decreases appetite from the hypothalamus