Hormones

Question 1

What is Adrenaline (Epinephrine) source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 1

Source: Adrenal medulla

Function: “Fight or flight” response – increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supply

Triggered by: Stress, danger

Question 2

What is Cortisol? Source,Function,Triggered by

Answer 2

Source: Adrenal cortex

Function: Regulates metabolism, reduces inflammation, helps with stress response

Triggered by: Chronic stress

Question 3

What’s insulin source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 3

Source: Pancreas (beta cells)

Function: Lowers blood glucose by helping cells absorb sugar

Triggered by: High blood sugar

Question 4

What’s Glucagon source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 4

Source: Pancreas (alpha cells)

Function: Raises blood glucose by promoting glycogen breakdown in liver

Triggered by: Low blood sugar

Question 5

What’s testosterone source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 5

Testosterone

Source: Testes (also small amounts in ovaries and adrenal glands)

Function: Male sex hormone – promotes muscle growth, libido, and secondary male characteristics

Triggered by: LH (luteinizing hormone)

Question 6

What’s estrogen source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 6

Source: Ovaries (also in adrenal glands and fat cells)

Function: Female sex hormone – regulates menstrual cycle, secondary female characteristics

Triggered by: FSH and LH

Question 7

What’s progesterone source, function Triggered by?

Answer 7

Source: Ovaries (corpus luteum)

Function: Maintains pregnancy and prepares uterus lining

Triggered by: Ovulation (LH surge)

Question 8

What is oxytocin source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 8

Source: Hypothalamus (released by posterior pituitary)

Function: Promotes bonding, childbirth contractions, milk let-down

Triggered by: Nipple stimulation, uterine stretching

Question 9

What’s prolactin source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 9

Source: Anterior pituitary

Function: Stimulates milk production in the breast

Triggered by: Pregnancy, breastfeeding

Question 10

What’s GH source, function,Triggered by?

Answer 10

Source: Anterior pituitary

Function: Stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and repair

Triggered by: GHRH from hypothalamus

Question 11

What’s Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH / Vasopressin) source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 11

Source: Hypothalamus (released by posterior pituitary)

Function: Retains water in kidneys, raises blood pressure

Triggered by: Dehydration, high blood osmolarity

Question 12

What is dopamine source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 12

Type: Neurotransmitter

Nickname: “Reward hormone”

Function: Pleasure, motivation, reward, reinforcement of behaviors

Triggered by: Achieving goals, food, love, praise, success

Question 13

What’s serotonin source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 13

Type: Neurotransmitter

Nickname: “Mood stabilizer”

Function: Regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion

Triggered by: Sunlight, exercise, positive thoughts, gratitude

Question 14

What’s oxytocin source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 14

Type: Hormone

Nickname: “Love hormone” or “Cuddle hormone”

Function: Bonding, trust, intimacy, maternal behavior

Triggered by: Hugs, touch, sex, childbirth, breastfeeding

Question 15

What is Endorphins source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 15

Type: Peptides (neurotransmitter-like)

Nickname: “Natural painkillers”

Function: Reduce pain, create euphoria

Triggered by: Exercise (runner’s high), laughter, chocolate, music

Question 16

What’s Phenylethylamine (PEA) source, function, Triggered by?

Answer 16

Type: Natural monoamine alkaloid

Nickname: “Love chemical”

Function: Creates excitement, butterflies in the stomach feeling

Triggered by: Romantic attraction, new love, chocolate