science quiz for tomorrow

Melatonin

helps regulate daily sleep-wake cycle or seasonal rhythms associated with existing light condition

exytocin and vasopressin

Releasing and inhibiting hormones affect the functions of the anterior pituitary gland exytocin and vasopressin-tramported to the posterior pituitary for temporary storage

Somatotropin

growth hormone that regulates metabolic functions

Thyroid

regulates activity of the thyroid gland

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete its own hormone

Follicle-stimulating hormone

stimulates gamete formation: egg cells in the ovary and sperm cells in the testes

Luteinizing hormone

stimulates ovaries and testes to produce sex hormones

Prolactin

stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

-a stimulating hormone that enhances production of melanin pigment

Oxytocin

regulates uterine contraction during childbirth

Vasopressin

antidiuretic hormone, preventi water loss from the body

Thyroxin and triodothyronine

work together to regulate the body's mental and physical growth

Calcitonin

decreases blood calcium level

Parathormone

controls calcium level within the bones and in the blood

Glucocorticoids

their functions include breakdown of protein and increase of blood sugar

Mineral corticoids

help regulate concentration of minerals such as sodium, calcium, and water balance in the blood

Androgens such as testosterone -

influence the development of male secondary sex characteristics

Adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine

both help to trigger physiological changes to improve the fight-or-flight response to stress or emergencies

Insulin

secreted by beta cells, lowers blood

sugar level

Glucagon

produced by alpha cells, raises blood sugar level

Androgen testosterone

controls growth and development of male sex organ and secondary sex characteristics

Progesterone and estrogen

stimulate growth of uterine lining

Estrogen

also controls development of female secondary sex characteristics