question for last exam

Question 1

HGH

Answer 1

target: almost all cells of the body
effect: “rest and repair” effects engendered due to unique second messenger molecule IGF

Question 2

prolactin

Answer 2

target: mammary glands
effect: begin lactation

Question 3

TSH

Answer 3

target: thyroid gland
effect: signal thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormones (t3,t4)

Question 4

ACTH

Answer 4

target: zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex
effect: make/release cortisol

Question 5

LH

Answer 5

target: gonads
effects: in females LH is the ovulation
“signal” or causes ovulation and forms the corpus luteum that makes estrogen for woman and
in men this causes more testosterone

Question 6

FSH

Answer 6

target: gonads
effect: in females formation of the follicle and in males increase sperm count

Question 7

OCXYTOCIN

Answer 7

target: uterine muscles and mammary glands
effect: positive feedback mechanism leading to birth

Question 8

ADH

Answer 8

target: kidneys, sweat glands and arteries
effect: conserve water

Question 9

MSH

Answer 9

target and effect both unknown