Question

Match the following hormones to their functions.

1.)luteinizing hormone (LH)
2.)growth hormone (GH)
3.)oxytocin (OT)
4.)insulin
5.)antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
6.)parathyroid (PTH)
7.)aldosterone
8.)melatonin

a. responsible for maintaining the body's water balance levels by causing an increase in absorption of water within the kidneys when activated

b. regulation of circadian rhythms or sleep-wake patterns

c. causes an increase in the conversion of glucose into glycogen within the liver

d. inhibits the activity of bone cells in order to promote the release of calcium and phosphate ions into the bloodstream

e. increases protein synthesis and promotes cell division leading to growth of bones and muscle

f. stimulates ovulation to occur within the ovaries of females and the production of progesterone that aids in maintaining pregnancy

g. secretion results in smooth muscle contractions within the uterine wall during childbirth

h. regulates sodium absorption and potassium excretion in the kidneys

Answer 1

a= Antidiuretic hormone(ADH)

b= melatonin

c= Insulin

d= parathyroid hormone (PTH)

e= growth hormone (GH)

f= luteinizing hormone (LH)

g= oxytocin

h= aldosterone