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This parathyroid hormone is the primary regulator of blood Ca++ levels.
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
This adrenal cortex hormone causes K+ secretion.
Aldosterone
This pancreatic hormone stimulates the production of glucose.
Glucagon
This is the primary hormone produced by the granulose cells in the ovaries.
Estrogen
This hormone is produced primarily by the corpus luteum of the ovaries.
Progesterone
This is the primary male sex hormone produced by the testes.
Testosterone
The most important regulator of metabolism; from the thyroid gland.
T3 and T4
This hormone released from the adrenal medulla takes place in the "fight or flight" reaction.
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
This is the primary stress hormone from the adrenal cortex.
Cortisol
This anterior pituitary hormone is essential for the stress response.
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
This hormone from the adrenal medulla increases levels of glucose and other fuels.
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
This pancreatic hormone promotes storage of organic fuels.
Glucagon
From the atria of the heart, this hormone increases excretion of Na+.
ANP (atrial naturetic peptide)
From the kidney this hormone increases production of red blood cells.
Erythropoetin
Hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands
Tropic hormones
Hormones act as ___ messengers.
Chemical
Hormones control body function by altering __ activity.
Cellular
Hormones travel in the blood to specific ___ cells.
Target
Hormones are produced by ___ glands.
Endocrine
Chemical categories of hormones.
Amino acid based, prostaglandins, Steroids
Steroid hormones activate genes which leads to synthesis of new ___.
Proteins
Steroid hormones bind to a receptor protein in the ___.
Nucleus
Non-steroid hormones catalyze a reaction that produces a___ messenger.
Second
Hormones are transported to target cells via the ___.
Blood
The two non-steroid types of hormones are:
Amino acid based, prostaglandins
The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of thePituitary gland is largely controlled by
Hypothalamus
The chief means of regulating blood levels of nearly all Hormone levels.
Negative feedback
What is a hormone?
A chemical messenger
Non-steroid hormones have receptor proteins located In the _________________ of their target cells.
Plasma membrane
Hormone concentrations are regulated by what 4 things?
Levels of substances in the blood, Negative feedback mechanisms, Nerve control, Other hormones
What hormone causes an increase in blood plasma Ca++ Ion concentrations?
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
What hormone regulates Na+ and K+ ion concentration And water balance?
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
What hormone causes a decrease in blood plasma Ca++ Ion concentrations?
Calcitonin
What hormone lowers blood sugar (glucose)?
Insulin
During childhood, this endocrine gland influences the maturation and programming of T lymphocytes.
Thymus
What hormone raises the blood sugar (glucose) level?
Glucagon
Which endocrine gland produces iodine containing hormones That control metabolism?
Thyroid
Responses to danger are attributed to the sudden release Of which hormone?
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Diabetes insipidus, a condition in which water is lost in Significant amounts is the result of hyposecretion of:
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
Which hormone directs the formation of bones and muscles in both sexes?
GH (growth hormone)
The lack of enough of which hormone causes excessive thirst,And high blood glucose levels
Insulin
What hormone stimulates breakdown of bone and increase Of blood calcium?
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
The insufficiency of this causes abnormally small stature And normal proportions.
GH (growth hormone)
Thyroxine (T4) functions to ___ metabolism.
Increase
Which gland produces melatonin?
Pineal
Which gland produces prolactin?
Anterior pituitary
Which gland produces thymosin?
Thymus
Which gland secretes norepinephrine?
Adrenal medulla
Which gland secretes ADH?
Posterior pituitary
Which gland secretes cortisol?
Adrenal cortex
Which gland produces growth hormone?
Anterior pituitary
Which gland secretes glucagon?
Pancreas
Which gland secretes oxytocin?
Posterior pituitary
Which gland secretes calcitonin?
Thyroid
Which gland secretes T3 and T3?
Thyroid
Which gland produces insulin?
Pancreas
Which gland produces ACTH?
Anterior pituitary
Which gland produces LH?
Anterior pituitary
Which glands secrete androgens?
Adrenal cortex and testes
Which gland produces FSH?
Anterior pituitary
Which glands secrete estrogen?
Adrenal cortex and ovaries
Which hormones do the ovaries secrete?
Estrogen and progesterone
Which gland secretes TSH?
Anterior pituitary
Which organ secretes secretin?
Duodenum (small intestine)
Which organ secretes ANP?
Heart
Which organ secretes renin?
Kidney
Which organs secretes cholecystokinin?
Duodenum (small intestine)
Which organ secretes gastrin?
Stomach
Which organ secretes vitamin D?
Skin
Which structure secretes estrogen, progesterone and HgC Human gonadocotropic hormone.
Placenta
Inadequate amounts of which iodine containing hormone May cause goiters?
T3 and T4
Which hormone helps to establish the body's sleep and Wake cycles?
Melatonin
Which hormone causes contraction of the uterus?
Oxytocin
What are the organs (not glands) that produce hormones?
Placenta, intestine, kidney, heart, stomach, skin
Which hormone is considered the basal metabolic hormones?
T3 and T4
When does GH significantly stop secretions?
Young adulthood
Which hormone is reported to improve mood?
Melatonin
What is the ceasing of menses in women called?
Menopause
Inadequate amounts of which hormone may cause lethargy?
T3 and T4
What hormone decreases the most during menopause?
Estrogen
Inadequate amounts of which hormone may cause Hypothyroidism (slow metabolism)?
T3 and T4
What do the adrenal glands sit on top of?
Kidneys
Inadequate amounts of which hormone may cause pituitary Dwarfism- abnormally short stature?
GH (growth hormone)
What happens to glandular activity in old age?
It decreases (slows)
Which two hormones (or synthetically created versions)Have been misused as performance enhancing drugs?
Growth hormone and testosterone
What gland does ACTH stimulate?
Adrenal
Which hormone acts antagonistically to insulin?
Glucagon
What gland does TSH stimulate?
Thyroid
What gland does LH stimulate?
Ovaries
What gland does ICSH stimulate?
Testes
Which hormone acts antagonistically to calcitonin?
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
What gland is the main producer of estrogen?
Ovary
Ovulation is the result of the sudden and dramatic release of Large quantities of what hormone?
LH (lutenizing hormone)
What hormone is directly responsible for the development Of the male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone
What hormone is responsible for the development and Maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics?
Estrogen
Which gland secretes progesterone?
Ovary
Which glands secrete glucocorticoids?
Adrenal cortex
Which hormones are necessary for milk production and Release?
Oxytocin and prolactin
Which gland is near the larynx?
Thyroid
Which gland is under the breastbone?
Thymus
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