hormones

Question 1

melatonin

Answer 1

involved in biological rhythms (daily and seasonal)

Question 2

oxytocin

Answer 2

stimulates contraction of uterus and milk let down reflex

Question 3

antidiuretic hormone

Answer 3

promotes retention of water by kidneys

Question 4

growth hormone

Answer 4

stimulates growth (especially of bones and muscles) and metabolism

Question 5

prolactin

Answer 5

stimulates mild production

Question 6

follicle stimulating hormone

Answer 6

stimulates production of ova and sperm

Question 7

luteinizing hormone

Answer 7

stimulates ovaries and testes

Question 8

thyroid stimulating hormone

Answer 8

stimulates thyroid gland

Question 9

andrenocorticotropic hormone

Answer 9

stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

Question 10

thyroxine and triiodothyronine

Answer 10

stimulates metabolism

Question 11

calcitonin

Answer 11

reduces blood calcium

Question 12

parathyroid hormone

Answer 12

raises blood calcium levels

Question 13

thymosin

Answer 13

programs T lymphocytes (white blood cells)

Question 14

epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 14

raises blood glucose level, increased rater of metabolism constrict certain blood vessels

Question 15

glucocorticoids

Answer 15

increase blood glucose

Question 16

mineralocorticoids

Answer 16

increase blood glucose

Question 17

mineracorticoids

Answer 17

promotes reabsorption of NA and excretion of K in the kidneys

Question 18

insulin

Answer 18

reduces blood glucose

Question 19

glucagon

Answer 19

raises blood glucose

Question 20

androgens

Answer 20

suppor sperm formation, development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics

Question 21

progesterone

Answer 21

promotes growth of uterine lining