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path ch 10 test B
pathology ch 10 endocrine hormones and functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the hormone function of aldosterone? | regulates salt and water balance |
| What is the hormone function of corticosteroids? | key body functions: anti-inflammatory, blood sugar level maintenance, BP maintenance, muscle strength, salt and water balance |
| What is the hormone function of ADH (vasopressin)? | controls water retention in the kidneys and BP |
| What is the hormone function of corticotrophin? | controls production and secretion of adrenal cortex hormones |
| What is the hormone function of growth hormone? | affects growth and development; stimulates protein production |
| What is the hormone function of LH and FSH? | controls reproductive function and sexual characteristics |
| What is the hormone function of oxytocin? | stimulates contraction uterus and milk ducts |
| What is the hormone function of prolactin? | initiates and maintains milk production |
| What is the hormone function of TSH? | stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones |
| What is the hormone function of rennin and angiotensin? | controls BP |
| What is the hormone function of erythropoietin? | affects RBC production |
| What is the hormone function of glucagon? | raises blood sugar levels |
| What is the hormone function of insulin? | lowers blood sugar levels, stimulates metabolism of glucose protein and fat |
| What is the hormone function of estrogen? | affects development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive development |
| What is the hormone function of progesterone? | stimulates the lining of the uterus for fertilization, prepares breasts for milk production |
| What is the hormone function of parathyroid hormone? | affects bone formation and excretion of calcium and phosphorus |
| What is the hormone function of testosterone? | affects development of male sexual characteristics |
| What is the hormone function of thyroid hormone? | affects growth, maturation and metabolism |