Table 11.6 Principal Actions

Question 1

Stimulates secretion of glucocorticoids

Answer 1

ACTH (adrenal cortex)

Question 2

Stimulates sex hormone secretion; ovulation in corpus luteum formation in females; stimulates testosterone secretion in males

Answer 2

LH (gonads)

Question 3

Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones

Answer 3

TSH (thyroid gland)

Question 4

Promotes milk production in lactating females; additional actions and other organs

Answer 4

PRL (mammary glands)

Question 5

Promotes protein synthesis and growth; Lipolysis and increased blood glucose

Answer 5

GH (most tissue)

Question 6

Promotes gamete production and stimulates estrogen production in females

Answer 6

FSH (gonads)