Which pancreatic hormone lowers blood sugar?
Insulin
Which gland produces melatonin to regulate sleep?
Pineal
Which female hormone regulates the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen
Which hormone regulates sleep cycles?
Melatonin
Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates GH release?
GHRH
Which hormone is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Epinephrine
Which hypothalamic hormone inhibits GH and TSH release?
Somatostatin (GHIH)
Which hormone regulates blood calcium levels by storing calcium in bones?
Calcitonin
Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates ACTH release?
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-CRH
Which hormone from the posterior pituitary triggers milk ejection and uterine contractions?
Oxytocin
What are the two main functions of the endocrine system?
Produce hormones and maintain homeostasis
Which pituitary hormone stimulates eggs and sperm production?
FSH
Which hormone is responsible for stress response, metabolism regulation, and reducing inflammation?
Cortisol
Which hormone decreases blood calcium by storing it in bones?
Calcitonin
Which hormone controls water balance in the body?
ADH
Which thyroid hormone regulates metabolism and energy?
T3 (Triiodothyronine)
Which gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, and energy?
Thyroid
Which hormone from the hypothalamus stimulates growth hormone release?
GHRH
Which gland matures T-cells for the immune system?
Thymus
Which hormone triggers ovulation and testosterone production?
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Which hormone from the hypothalamus stimulates TSH release?
Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone-TRH
Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates FSH and LH release?
GnRH
Which hypothalamic hormone prevents prolactin release?
PIH (Dopamine)
Which hormone stimulates bone and muscle growth?
Growth Hormone (GH)
Which adrenal hormone regulates sodium and potassium?
Aldosterone
Which thyroid hormone regulates metabolism and growth?
T4 (Thyroxine)
What is secreted directly into the bloodstream and travels to target cells?
Hormones
Which hormone increases blood calcium by breaking down bone?
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Which gland links the nervous system and endocrine system?
Hypothalamus
Which gland is known as the "master gland"?
Pituitary
Which female hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
Progesterone
Which male hormone stimulates development of sex organs and sperm production?
Testosterone
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol?
ACTH
Which pituitary hormone stimulates milk production?
Prolactin (PRL)
Which hormone increases blood sugar by releasing stored glucose?
Glucagon
Which adrenal hormone increases heart rate and alertness during stress?
Epinephrine