Question
6. Match the hormones to the function. 1 __ Insulin 2. __ Oxytocin 3. __ Estrogen 4. __ Glucagon 5 __ Thyroxin 6. __ Prolactin 7. __ Aldosterone 8. __ Adrenalin 9. __ Calcitonin 10. __ Testosterone 11. __ Progesterone 12. __ Growth Hormone 13. __ Luteinizing Hormone 14. __ Follicle-Stimulating H. 15. __ Thyroid-Stimulating H. 16. __ Adrenocorticotropic H. 17. __ Antidiuretic Hormone a. stimulates the thyroid gland b decreases blood calcium levels C. causes lactation of the breasts d. stimulates the ovaries and the testes e. regulates the metabolism of the body f. maintains the uterine lining after ovulation g. increases the recovery of salt by the kidneys h increases heart rate and blood pressure and sugar levels i. causes uterus to contract for birth and breasts to lactate j. stimulates the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands k. speeds up the removal of sugar from the blood stream I. causes the increased release of glucose into the blood m. stimulates the follicle cell to release hormones n. stimulates the growth of female sex organs 0. stimulates the growth of male sex organs p. stimulates the kidneys to control the water retention q. increases fatty-acid metabolism and amino acids uptake by body cells
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1. **k** Insulin - speeds up the removal of sugar from the bloodstream2. **i** Oxytocin - causes uterus to contract for birth and breasts to lactate3. **n** Estrogen - stimulates the growth of female sex organs4. **l** Glucagon - causes the increased release of glucose into the blood5. **e** Thyroxin - regulates the metabolism of the body6. **c** Prolactin - causes lactation of the breasts7. **g** Aldosterone - increases the recovery of salt by the kidneys8. **h** Adrenalin - increases heart rate and blood pressure and sugar levels9. **b** Calcitonin - decreases blood calcium levels10. **o** Testosterone - stimulates the growth of male sex organs11. **f** Progesterone - maintains the uterine lining after ovulation12. **q** Growth Hormone - increases fatty-acid metabolism and amino acid uptake by body cells13. **d** Luteinizing Hormone - stimulates the ovaries and the testes14. **m** Follicle-Stimulating Hormone - stimulates the follicle cell to release hormones15. **a** Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone - stimulates the thyroid gland16. **j** Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - stimulates the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands17. **p** Antidiuretic Hormone - stimulates the kidneys to control water retention