Hormone quiz

The hormone released by the anterior pituitary that promotes lactation

• prolactin
• oxytocin
• luteinizing hormone
• follicle-stimulating hormone

The hormone released by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the development of sperm and egg

• luteinizing hormone
• follicle stimulating hormone
• thyroid hormone
• thymopoietin

Released from the pituitary; this hormone helps to regulate the body's water balance

• TSH
• Oxytocin
• Aldosterone
• ADH

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Released from the pituitary, this hormone stimulates uterine contractions during birth.

• Prolactin
• Steroids
• Estrogen
• Oxytocin

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This hormone is released from the thyroid to stimulate the removal of calcium from the bone; balances the calcium levels in blood when it is too high.

• Calcitonin
• PTH
• Melatonin
• Cortisol

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The hormone responsible for the fight-or-flight response is produced by which organ?

• Kidneys
• Adrenal Glands
• Testes
• Ovaries

Which gland produces growth hormone?

• Thyroid gland
• Adrenal glands
• Pituitary gland

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What is the male gland that secretes testosterone?

• Ovaries
• Pituitary
• Testes
• Adrenal glands

Where is insulin produced?

• Adrenal glands
• Thyroid gland
• Pancreas

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What gland deals with regulating the wake and sleep cycle?

• Thyroid

• Pineal Body

• Adrenals

• Pituitary