Hormone Quiz Worksheet

Na+ and K+ regulation increases blood volume and pressure; alters acid-base balance of blood
Contributes to axillary and pubic hair development; in women contributes to sex drive and accounts for estrogen after menopause
Decreases blood pressure by allowing Na+ and water to flow out of the body in urine
Pharmacological doses have bone-sparing effect
Regulates carrier system that intestinal cells use to absorb calcium ions from blood
Stimulates release of enzymes in pancreas; inhibits stomach's secretory activity
Stimulates active transport of dietary calcium across cell membranes of small intestine
Act locally as paracrines; involved in T lymphocyte development and immune response
Release of glucocorticoids in adrenal cortex; to help body resist stressors
With NE mimics sympathetic nervous system activation; is the more potent stimulator of metabolic activities and bronchial dilation
Signals bone marrow to increase production of red blood cells
Maturation of female reproductive organs and appearance of secondary sex characteristics; maintains low total blood cholesterol levels; facilitates calcium uptake
Stimulates ovarian follicle maturation and production of estrogen; stimulates sperm production
Promotes gluconeogenesis and hyperglycemia; mobilizes fat for energy metabolism; stimulates protein catabolism; depresses inflammatory and immune response
Appetite stimulant; Growth hormone release
Stimulates release of Growth Hormone
Raises blood glucose levels; lowers blood levels of amino acids
Act locally as paracrines; involved in T lymphocyte development and immune response
Inhibits release of Growth Hormone
Stimulates somatic growth; mobilizes fats; spares glucose