WorksheetsPituitary Hormones Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the function of Growth Hormone (GH)?
Stimulates growth of bones, muscles, and tissues; increases protein synthesis; promotes lipolysis.
Stimulates thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.
Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol.
Stimulates follicle development and estrogen secretion.
What disorders are associated with excess Growth Hormone (GH) in children?
Gigantism
Acromegaly
Dwarfism
Cushing’s syndrome
What is the function of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?
Stimulates thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.
Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol.
Promotes milk production in lactating females.
Stimulates uterine contractions during labor.
What disorders are associated with high TSH levels?
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Cushing’s syndrome
Addison’s disease
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol.
Stimulates follicle development and estrogen secretion.
Promotes water reabsorption in kidneys.
Stimulates uterine contractions during labor.
What disorders are associated with excess ACTH?
Cushing’s syndrome
Addison’s disease
Gigantism
Hyperprolactinemia
What is the function of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in females?
Stimulates follicle development and estrogen secretion.
Stimulates spermatogenesis.
Triggers ovulation.
Promotes milk production.
What is the function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in males?
Stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone.
Stimulates follicle development.
Promotes milk production.
Stimulates uterine contractions.
What is the function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?
Promotes water reabsorption in kidneys.
Stimulates uterine contractions.
Stimulates thyroid gland.
Stimulates adrenal cortex.
What disorders are associated with deficiency of ADH?
Diabetes insipidus
Cushing’s syndrome
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypothyroidism
What is the function of Oxytocin?
Stimulates uterine contractions during labor.
Promotes water reabsorption in kidneys.
Stimulates thyroid gland.
Stimulates adrenal cortex.
