MCAT Hormones questions with correct answers

MCAT HormonesReleasing and Inhibiting Factors - correct answer HYPOTHALAMUS - ANTERIOR PITUITARY: modifies activities Growth Hormone (GH) - correct answer ANTERIOR PITUITARY: increases bone and muscle growth, increases cell turnover rate Prolactin - correct answer ANTERIOR PITUITARY - MAMMARY GLAND: milk production Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - correct answer ANTERIOR PITUITARY - THYROID: increases synthesis and release of thyroid hormone (tropic) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - correct answer ANTERIOR PITUITARY - ADRENAL GLAND: increases growth and secretory activity of adrenal cortex Luteinizing hormone - correct answer ANTERIOR PITUITARY - OVARY/ TESTES: ovulation or testosterone synthesis Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - correct answer ANTERIOR PITUITARY - OVARY / TESTES: follicle development or spermatogenesis Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) - correct answer POSTERIOR PITUITARY - KIDNEY: water retention Oxytocin - correct answer POSTERIOR PITUITARY - BREAST & UTERUS: milk letdown and uteral contractions