Hormones

Question 1

Cortisol

Answer 1

From: Adrenal Cortex
Type: Steroid
Effect: Promotes normal metabolism, helps body withstand stress and repair damage
Target:

Question 2

Melatonin

Answer 2

From: Pineal Body/Gland
Type: Protein (amine)
Effect: Influences circadian rhythm (sleep cycle)
Target: Unknown

Question 3

Lutenising Hormone (LH)

Answer 3

From: Anterior Pituitary
Type: Protein (amine)
Effect: Stimulates ovulation and maintains the corpus lutetium. Secretion of testosterone.
Target: Ovaries and Testes

Question 4

Androgen

Answer 4

From: Testes
Type: Steroid
Effect: Supports sperm formation, development of male secondary sex characteristics
Target: Many tissues

Question 5

Progesterone

Answer 5

From: Ovaries
Type: Steroid
Effect: Regulates menstral cycle and pregnancy. Prepares mammary glands for secreation
Target: Uterus and Mammary glands

Question 6

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 6

From: Anterior Pituitary
Type: Protein
Effect: Stimulates production and development of the follicle/maturation of sperm
Target: Ovaries and Testies

Question 7

Aldosterone

Answer 7

From: Adrenal Cortex
Type: Steroid
Effect: Reduce the amount of Na+ and increase amount of K+ in urine
Target: Kidney

Question 8

Oestrogen

Answer 8

From: Ovaries
Type: Steroid
Effect: Stimulates uterine lining growth and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics
Target: Many tissues

Question 9

Growth Hormone (GH)

Answer 9

From: Anterior Pituitary
Type: Protein
Effect: Growth and Protein synthesis
Target: Most cells

Question 10

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer 10

From: Anterior Pituitary
Type: Protein
Effect: Secretion of hormones (ie. Tyroxine) from Thyroid
Target: Thyroid Gland

Question 11

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 11

From: Anterior Pituiatry
Type: Protein
Effect: Secreation of hormones from the Adrenal Cortex
Target: Adrenal Cortex

Question 12

Prolactin

Answer 12

From: Anterior Pituitary
Type: Protein
Effect: Milk production
Target: Mammary Glands

Question 13

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 13

From: Posterior Pituiatry
Type: Protein
Effect: Increase the permeability of the tubials to increase facular reabsorbtion
Target: Kidneys

Question 14

Oxytocin

Answer 14

From: Posterior Pituitary
Type: Protein
Effect: Contraction of uterine walls during birth. Release of milk
Target: Uterus and Mammary Glands

Question 15

Thyroxine

Answer 15

From: Thyroid Gland
Type: Protein
Effect: Stimulates Metabolism
Target: Most body cells

Question 16

Calcitonin

Answer 16

From: Thyroid Gland
Type: Protein
Effect: Reduction of Ca+ in the bloodstream
Target: Bones, Kidneys

Question 17

Parathyroid Hormone

Answer 17

From: Parathyroid Gland
Type: Protein
Effect: Increase the amount of Ca+ in the bloodstream
Target: Bones, Kidneys

Question 18

Thymosin

Answer 18

From: Thymus Gland
Type: Protein
Effect: Stimulates maturation and development of T-lymphocytes
Target: T-lymphocytes

Question 19

Adrenaline and Noradrenaline (Epinephrine/Norepinephrine)

Answer 19

From: Adrenal Medulla
Type: Protein
Effect: Prepares body for fight/flight response; reinforces the effect of the sympathetic nervous system
Target: Most body cells

Question 20

Insulin

Answer 20

From: Pancrease
Type: Protein
Effect: Decrease blood glucose levels; stimulates uptake of glucose
Target: Most body cells

Question 21

Glucagon

Answer 21

From: Pancrease
Type: Protein
Effect: Increases bloold glucose level; stimulates the breaking down of glycogen and fats
Target: Liver and fat storage tissues

Question 22

Hormone

Answer 22

Chemical messenger that elicits a response in a target cell