SUPA Endocrine Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
hypothalamus | hormones released from the posterior pituitary and hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary |
oxytocin | stimulates contraction of uterus and mamary glands |
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) | promotes retention of water by kidneys |
growth hormone | stimulates growth (especially bones) and metabolic functions |
prolactin | stimulates milk production and secretion |
follicle-stilmulating hormone (FSH) | stimulates production of ova and sperm |
luteinizing hormone | stimulates ovaries and testes |
thyroid-stimulating hormone | stimulates thyroid gland |
calcitonin | lowers blood calcium level |
parathyroid hormone | raises blood calcium level |
epinephrine and norepinephrine | raises blood glucose level; increase metabolic activities; contrict certain blood vessels |
estrogens | stimulate uterine lining growth; promote development and maintenance fo female secondary sex characteristics |
progestins | promote uterine linging growth |
melatonin | involved in biological rhythms |
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