insulin
parathyroid hormone
hGH
secretin
calcitonin
thyroxine
aldosterone
estrogen
gastrin
progesterone
FSH
PRL
1.
raises calcium (Ca2+) levels in the blood
2.
lowers calcium levels in the blood; bone builder
3.
promotes the development of the uterus lining and promotes female secondary sexual characteristics
4.
stimulates the production of gametes (ova and sperm)
5.
increases cell respiration (metabolic rate) and regulates growth and development
6.
lowers blood sugar levels by promoting glucose to glycogen conversion by the liver
7.
influences the stomach to initiate protein digestion by releaseing HCl and pepsinogen
8.
promotes the reabsorption of sodium (Na+) by the kidneys, which promotes water reabsorption
9.
abbreviation for prolactin; stimulates milk production from the mammary glands
10.
human growth hormone (somatotropin); stimulates mitosis; promotes bone and muscle growth
11.
prevents uterine smooth muscle contractions; a decrease promotes labour in childbirth
12.
causes the pancreas to release sodium bicarbonate ions (to change pH in the duodenum)
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Match the hormone secreted with the correct function.
Question 13 options:
gonadocorticoids
ACTH
TSH
glucagon
luteinizing hormone (LH)
CCK
epo
adrenaline (epinephrine)
RH; Releasing Hormones
testosterone
1.
stress; the "fight-or-flight-or-fright" hormone; raises blood sugar levels
2.
promotes the release of estrogen (females) and testosterone (males)
3.
pancreatic hormone that raises blood sugar levels by directing the liver to convert glycogen into glucose
4.
stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol; adrenocorticotropic hormone
5.
an androgen that promotes sperm formation; promotes and maintains male secondary sexual characteristics
6.
thyroid stimulating hormone; directs the thyroid to secrete thyroxine
7.
erythropoietin; secreted by the kidney; directs bone marrow to make RBCs; the "banned drug" of world cycling organizations
8.
stimulates the gall bladder to release bile and causes the pancreas to release its digestive enzymes
9.
secreted by the hypothalamus and directs the anterior pituitary to release specific hormones
10.
testosterone and estrogen secreted by the adrenal cortex; promotes secondary sexual characteristics
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