Practical 3

Question 1

Human Growth Hormone Function

Answer 1

stimulates widespread tissue growth

Question 2

HgH Target Tissues

Answer 2

most tissues

Question 3

TSH Function

Answer 3

stimulates growth of thyroid gland and secretion of its hormones

Question 4

TSH Target Tissues

Answer 4

thyroid gland

Question 5

FSH Function

Answer 5

stimulates sperm and egg production and estrogen secretion

Question 6

FSH Target Tissue

Answer 6

testes, ovaries

Question 7

LH Target Tissue

Answer 7

testes, ovaries

Question 8

LH Function

Answer 8

triggers ovulation in females and testosterone secretion in males

Question 9

PL Function

Answer 9

stimulates milk synthesis

Question 10

PL Target Tissue

Answer 10

mammary glands

Question 11

ACTH Function

Answer 11

stimulates growth of adrenal cortex, secretion of glucocorticoids

Question 12

ACTH Target Tissue

Answer 12

adrenal cortex

Question 13

MSH Target Tissue

Answer 13

skin

Question 14

MSH Function

Answer 14

stimulates the production and secretion of melanin

Question 15

ADH Target Tissue

Answer 15

kidneys

Question 16

ADH Function

Answer 16

promotes water retention

Question 17

OT Target Tissue

Answer 17

uterus and mammary glands

Question 18

OT Function

Answer 18

stimulates uterine contractions and milk release during suckling

Question 19

Melatonin Target Tissue

Answer 19

other brain areas

Question 20

Melatonin Function

Answer 20

influences mood, sexual maturation, circadian rhythm

Question 21

T3 + T4 Target Tissue

Answer 21

most tissues

Question 22

T3+T4 Function

Answer 22

increase metabolic rate and heat production

Question 23

Calcitonin Function and Target Tissue

Answer 23

Targets osteoclasts in bone and decreasing calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclasts

Question 24

Parathyroid Hormone Function and Target Tissue

Answer 24

Targets osteoclasts in bone and increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts

Question 25

Thymosin Function and Target Tissue

Answer 25

Targets t cells and promotes the maturation of t cells

Question 26

Aldosterone Target Tissue and Function

Answer 26

targets kidneys and decreases sodium and water loss in urine and maintains blood pressure and volume

Question 27

Cortisol Target Tissue and Function

Answer 27

Targets most tissues and promotes stress reistance, stimulates fat and protein catabolism

Question 28

DHEA Target Tissue and Function

Answer 28

Targets most tissues and precursor of testosterone and promotes growth of bones

Question 29

Estradiol Target TIssue and Function

Answer 29

targets uterus and mammary glands and stimulates female repro development and regulates menstrual cycle

Question 30

Progesterone Target Tissue and Function

Answer 30

targets uterus and mammary glands; regulates menstrual cycle and pregnancy

Question 31

Testosterone Target Tissue and Function

Answer 31

targets testes, muscles, and other tissues; stimulates male repro development, sperm production