Hormones

Question 1

The posterior pituitary glands produce?

Answer 1

Oxytocin and ADH (Antidiuretic hormone)

Question 2

List the Peptide hormones

Answer 2

Oxytocin, ADH, ACTH, Calcitonin, PTH.

Question 3

The anterior pituitary glands produce?

Answer 3

FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, MSH and GH

Question 4

Function and Reglation of Oxytocin

Answer 4

Stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary gland cells

Question 5

Function and Reglation of ADH

Answer 5

Promotes retention of water by kidneys

Question 6

Function and Reglation of GH

Answer 6

Stimulates growth (especially bones) and metabolic functions

Question 7

Function and Reglation of Prolactin

Answer 7

Stimulates milk production and secretion

Question 8

Function and Reglation of Follicle stimulation hormone (FSH)

Answer 8

Stimulates production of ovand sperm

Question 9

Function and Reglation of Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 9

Stimulates ovaries and teste

Question 10

Function and Reglation of Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 10

Stimulates thyroid gland

Question 11

Function and Reglation of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 11

Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

Question 12

Function and Reglation of Triiodothyronine (T 3) and thyroxine (T 4)

Answer 12

Stimulate and maintain metabolic processes

Question 13

Function and Reglation of Calcitonin

Answer 13

Lowers blood calcium levels

Question 14

Function and Reglation of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Answer 14

Raises blood Calcium levels

Question 15

Function and Reglation of Insulin

Answer 15

Lowers Glucose

Question 16

Function and Reglation of Glucagon

Answer 16

Raises glucose

Question 17

Function and Reglation of Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 17

Raise Glucose, increase metabolic activities, and constricts some blood vessels

Question 18

Function and Reglation of Glucocorticoids

Answer 18

raise glucose

Question 19

Function and Reglation of Mineralocorticoids

Answer 19

promote reabsorption of Sodium and excretion of potassium in the kidney

Question 20

Function and Reglation of Androgens

Answer 20

Support sperm formation; promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristic

Question 21

Function and Reglation of Estrogens

Answer 21

Stimulate uterine lining growth; promote development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics

Question 22

Function and Reglation of Progestins

Answer 22

Promote uterine lining growth

Question 23

Function and Reglation of Melatonin

Answer 23

Involved in biological rhythm

Question 24

Tropic vs Nontropic

Answer 24

Tropic hormones regulate the production & secretion of another hormone. Non-tropic hormone exerts its effects on non-endocrine target tissues