hormones - test 1

Question 1

gHrh

Answer 1

growth hormone releasing
release - hypothalymus
target - pituitary gland, brain
action - regulates growth hormone relase

Question 2

THR

Answer 2

Thyrotropin releasing hormone
release - hypothalamus
target - pituitary gland
action - relates release of thyroid stimulating hormone

Question 3

GnRH

Answer 3

Gonadotropin releasing hormone
release - hypothalamus
target - pituitary gland (ovaries/testies)
action- regulates LH/FSH production

Question 4

CRH

Answer 4

Corticotropin releasing hormone
release - hypothalamus
target- Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis
action -Regulates adrenocorticotropin

Question 5

PIH

Answer 5

prolactin-inhibiting hormone
release - hypothalamus
target- pituitary gland
action - inhibits the release of prolactin

Question 6

Somatostatin

Answer 6

release - hypothalamus
target- pituitary gland and pancreas
action - Inhibits secretion of GH and TSH

Question 7

FSH

Answer 7

follicle-stimulating hormone
release - anterior pituitary
target- gonads (ovaries and testies)
action - sperm production, ovaries follicle production, production of sex hormones

Question 8

LH

Answer 8

Luteinizing hormone
release - anterior pituitary
target- gonads ( ovaries and testies)
action - Stimulates ovulation, corpus luteum to secrete progesterone, testes to secrete testosterone

Question 9

tsh

Answer 9

Thyroid-stimulating hormone
release - anterior pituitary
target- thyroid gland
action -Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormone

Question 10

acth

Answer 10

Adrenocorticotropic hormone
release - anterior pituitary
target- adrenal cortex
action -stimulate adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids

Question 11

prl

Answer 11

prolactin
release - anterior pituitary
target- Mammary gland
action - stimulated mamilary gland to synthesize milk, increase testosterone secreation

Question 12

gh

Answer 12

growth hormone
release - anterior pituitary
target- all tissues
action - stimulates mitosis and cellular differentiation

Question 13

ADH

Answer 13

antidireutic hormone
release - posterior pituitray
target - Kidney tubules, smooth muscle in arterioles
action -Increases water retention; reduces urine volume and prevents dehydration

Question 14

OT

Answer 14

oxytocin
release - posterior pituitary
target -Uterine smooth muscle, mammary gland
action - Stimulates labor contractions during childbirth, stimulates flow of milk during lactation, promotes emotional bonding

Question 15

melatonin

Answer 15

release - pineal gland
target - brain tissue
action -Circadian rhythms, inverse relationship to light

Question 16

Thymopoietin

Answer 16

release- thymus
target- T-lymphocyte cells in blood and lymphatic organs
action -stimulate development of lymphatic organs and activate T-cells

Question 17

Thymosin

Answer 17

release- thymus
target- T-lymphocyte cells in blood and lymphatic organs
action -stimulate development of lymphatic organs and activate T-cells

Question 18

Thymulin

Answer 18

release- thymus
target- T-lymphocyte cells in blood and lymphatic organs
action -stimulate development of lymphatic organs and activate T-cells

Question 19

Thyroxine

Answer 19

release - thyroid
target - most tissues
action - Increases metabolic rate, O2 consumption, heat production (calorigenic effect), appetite, GH secretion, alertness, reflexes

Question 20

Triiodothyronine

Answer 20

release - thryoid
target - most tissues
action - Increases metabolic rate, O2 consumption, heat production (calorigenic effect), appetite, GH secretion, alertness, reflexes

Question 21

Calcitonin

Answer 21

release - thryoid
target - bone
action -Stimulates osteoblast activity, lowers blood calcium levels

Question 22

pth

Answer 22

parathyroid hormone
release - parathyroid gland
target - bone and kidneys
action - Increases blood Calcium levels, promotes synthesis of calcitriol, increases absorption of Calcium, decreases urinary excretion, increases bone resorption (osteoclast activity)

Question 23

Cortisol

Answer 23

release - adrenal cortex
target - may tissues
action -(Stress hormone), stimulates fat and protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis, release of fatty acids and glucose into blood

Question 24

Aldosterone

Answer 24

release-adrenal cortex
target - kidneys
actions -Stimulates Na retention and K excretion (helps maintain BP), water retained with Na by osmosis, so blood volume and BP maintained

Question 25

Estradiol

Answer 25

release- adrenal Cortex target - cell on blood action -Important after menopause for sustaining bone mass; fat converts androgens into estrogen

Question 26

Epinephrine

Answer 26

release - adrenal medulla target - tissues in body action -Increases alertness, preps body for physical activity, mobilizes high-energy fuels, lactate, fatty acids, glucose, increases BP, HR, blood flow to muscles, metabolic crate, decreases digestion and urine production

Question 27

Norepinephrine

Answer 27

release - adrenal medulla target - tissues in body action - Increases alertness, preps body for physical activity, mobilizes high-energy fuels, lactate, fatty acids, glucose, increases BP, HR, blood flow to muscles, metabolic crate, decreases digestion and urine production

Question 28

Dopamine

Answer 28

release - adrenal medulla target - tissues in blood action -Allows for feelings of pleasure

Question 29

Glucagon

Answer 29

release - pancreas target - liver and fat action -In liver, stimulates gluconeogenesis , glycogenolysis; release of glucose into circulation - raise blood glucose level, stimulates fat catabolism, release of free fatty acids, promotes amino acid absorption,provides cells w/ raw material for gluconeogenesis

Question 30

Insulin

Answer 30

release - pancreas target - brain, liver, RBC, kidneys action -Lowers blood glucose levels

Question 31

Somatostatin

Answer 31

release - pancreas target - intestines action -Partially suppresses secretion of glucagon and insulin, prolongs absorption of nutrients

Question 32

Gastrin

Answer 32

release - pancreas target - stomach action -Stimulates stomach acid secretion, motility, and emptying

Question 33

progesterone

Answer 33

release - ovaries target - uterus action - Uterine condition, reproductive development

Question 34

testosterone

Answer 34

release - testies target- reproductive organs action -Reproductive development, effects on behavior

Question 35

Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANP)

Answer 35

release - heart target - kidneys and cardiovascular system action -Lower blood pressure and control electrolyte homeostasis

Question 36

Renin

Answer 36

release - kidneys target - blood vessels and smooth muscle action -Helps control blood pressure and maintain healthy levels of sodium and potassium in the body