Lesson 24.1.2 Hormones

Question 1

Melatonin

Answer 1

(Pineal Gland) Melatonin is the hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It also controls reproductive cycles and beginning of puberty. [The circadian rhythm or “biological clock”]

Question 2

Gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH)

Answer 2

(Hypothalamus) stimulates the release of hormones connected to puberty, sexual maturation, and reproductive function.

Question 3

Somatostatin

Answer 3

(Hypothalamus) causes the pituitary gland to stop the release of growth hormone.

Question 4

Growth hormone

Answer 4

(Pituitary gland) is for bone and tissue growth. [anterior lobe]

Question 5

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 5

(Pituitary gland) is for stimulating the thyroid gland. [anterior lobe]

Question 6

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 6

(Pituitary gland) stimulates the adrenal gland. [anterior lobe]

Question 7

Prolactin

Answer 7

(Pituitary gland) regulates milk production in females. [anterior lobe]

Question 8

Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 8

(Pituitary gland) control sexual functions. [anterior lobe]

Question 9

Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)

Answer 9

(Pituitary gland) controls water loss. [posterior lobe]

Question 10

Oxytocin

Answer 10

(Pituitary gland) stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth. [posterior lobe]

Question 11

Thyroxine

Answer 11

(Thyroid gland) is a hormone used to regulate metabolism. It plays a crucial role in digestion, muscle control, and bone development.

Question 12

Parathyroid Hormone

Answer 12

(Parathyroid gland) to regulate the blood calcium levels and bone metabolism.

Question 13

Corticosteroids

Answer 13

(Adrenal gland) regulate metabolism, salt balance, and the immune system. [cortex]

Question 14

Catecholamines

Answer 14

(Adrenal gland) help the body cope with different kinds of stress. [medulla]

Question 15

Epinephrine or Adrenaline

Answer 15

(Adrenal gland) released during stress or strenuous activities. They control the fight-or-flight response (increase blood flow to muscles, pupil dilation, and blood sugar). [medulla]

Question 16

Insulin and Glucagon

Answer 16

(Pancreas) insulin if taas ang sugar, glucagon if low sugar. [Endocrine pancreas]

Question 17

Testosterone

Answer 17

(Reproductive gland) promotes male secondary sex characteristics during puberty and affect sperm production. [testes]

Question 18

Estrogen and Progesterone

Answer 18

(Reproductive gland) control the development of female characteristics and reproductive functions. [ovaries]