Functions of endocrine gland hormones matching

MATCHING Terec a adrenal giand E. glucagon g hormone h. insulin k thymus L thyroid gland mthyroxine n tropic hormone b. aldosterone beta cells d. calcitonin e endocrine gland osytocin For each of these definitions, select the correct matching term from the list above. 1. A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the postesior lobe of che pituitary causes the uterus to contract and stimulates the release of milk from the mammary glands. 2 A hoemone secreted by the thyroid gland that rapidly lorwers the calcium content in dhe blood. 3. An endocrine gland dhat lies anterior to the traches and seleases hormones that regalase the ate of metaboläsm. 4 Paired endocrine glands, each located just superior to each kidney. 5. General term for an organic chemical produced in one part of the body and uransported to another part where it affects some aspect of meabolism 6. Cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin. 7. A gland that secretes products direcdly into the blood or dssue fuid instead of into dacts ー8. General term for a hormone that belps regulate another endocrine gland 9. One of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. 10. An endocrine gland that produces thymosin, important in the development of the immune response mechanism MAKING COMPARISONS Fill in the blanks. Function Hormone Chemical Group Develops and maintains sex characteristies of males; Testosterone Steroid #2 #4 Thyroxine #3 Peptide Stimulates reabsorption of water, conserves water #5 Helps body adapt to long-terim stress; mobilizes fat, raises blood glucose levels #6 #7 Affects wide range of body processes; may interact with other hormones to regulate metabolic activities #8 #9 ACTH Peptide #10 Epinephrine | #11 #12 Simulates uterine contraction #13 #14