hormone quiz

ACTH

Stimulates growth and secretion of the cortex of the aderal gland

TSH

Stimulates growth and secretion of the thyroid gland

GH

Growth hormone, stimulates normal body growth and maintains bone growth production

FSH

Stimulates growth and hormone production in the ovarian follicles of female, and sperm in Males

LH

Causes ovulation and secretion of progesterone in females

LTH

Stimulates secretion of milk from mammary glands

MSH

Stimulates production and dispersion of melanin pigment in skin

Vasopressin

Promotes reabsorption of water in kidneys, constricts blood vessels, balances salt and water

Oxytocin

Causes contraction of the uterus during child birth, stimulates milk flow from breast, contributes to testosterone; helps facilitate bonding

Thyroxine

Increases metabolic rate,stimulates mental and physical growth, regulate metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein

Calcitonin

Accelerate absorption of calcium by the bones and lowers blood calcium levels

PTH

Regulates amount of calcium and phosphate in the blood, increases reaborsptlon of calcium and phosphate from bone

Glucocorticoids

Aid in metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

Cortisone

Aid in dealing with stress; maintains anti inflammatory process

Estrogen

Stimulate female sexual characteristics

Androgens

Stimulates male sexual characteristics and flight or fight

Epinephrine

Activates sympathetic nervous system, acts in stress

Norepinephrine

Activates body stress in situations ( works with epinephrine) brings you back to baseline

Insulin

Used in metabolism of glucose by promoting entry of glucose in cells

Glucagon

Maintains blood sugar level in blood

Estrogen

Promotes growth and development of sex organs in female

Progesterone

Maintain lining of uterus

Testosterone

Stimulates growth and development of sex organs in males

Thymosin

Stimulates production of anti bodies in early life, produces T cells to fight infection

Melatonin

Regulates sleep and wake cycles