BIO 431: Endocrine System Hormones Exam Questions With Correct Marking Scheme

BIO 431: Endocrine System
Hormones Exam Questions With
Correct Marking Scheme

Releasing Hormones - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Hypothalamus

+Target: Anterior Pituitary +Function: Regulates anterior pituitary

ADH = Antidiuretic Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Posterior

Pituitary

+Target: Collecting ducts

+Function: Reabsorption of water during dehydration

Oxytocin - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Posterior Pituitary

+Target:- Myoepithelial cells: Milk ejection

- Uterus: Positive feedback for uterine contractions

TSH = Thyroid-stimulating Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Anterior

Pituitary

+Target: Thyroid Gland

, +Function: Stimulates thyroid hormone secretion

ACTH = Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland:

Anterior Pituitary

+Target: Adrenal Cortex

+Function: Stimulates cortisol secretion

Prolactin - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Anterior Pituitary

+Target: Epithelial secretory cells +Function: Stimulates milk production

FSH = Follicle-stimulating Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Anterior

Pituitary

+Target: - Ovarian follicles: Stimulates follicular development - Sertoli cells (in

males): Stimulates spermatogenesis (with testosterone)

LH = Luteinizing Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Anterior Pituitary

+Target:- Ovary: Completion of M2, ovulation. Maintains corpus luteum

- Leydig cell (in males): Stimulates testosterone secretion

hGH = Human Growth Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Anterior

Pituitary

+Target: Many body cells

+Function: Indirectly stimulates growth, protein synthesis

Melatonin - CORRECT ANSWER-+Gland: Pineal
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