Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-Produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex
A)Glucocorticoid
B)Follicle-stimulating hormone
C)Calcitonin
D)Triiodothyronine
E)ADH
F)Aldosterone
G)Luteinizing hormone
H)Oxytocin
I)Epinephrine
J)Insulin
K)Growth hormone
L)Parathyroid hormone
M)Thymosin
N)Glucagon
O)Melatonin
P)ACTH

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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the release of hormones (mainly cortisol) from the adrenal cortex.

Answer: F
 Aldosterone is a hormone produced in the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the body.

Answer: G
 Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

Answer: E
 Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. It regulates water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Answer: K
 Growth hormone (GH) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and animals.

Answer: B
 Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and testes.

Answer: H
 Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. It stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

Answer: J
 Insulin is produced in the pancreas and regulates glucose metabolism in the body.

Answer: N
 Glucagon is produced in the pancreas and regulates glucose production and release in the body.

Answer: L
 Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced in the parathyroid glands and regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body.

Answer: C
 Calcitonin is produced in the thyroid gland and regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body.

Answer: I
 Epinephrine (adrenaline) is produced in the adrenal glands and plays a role in the "fight or flight" response to stress.

Answer: D
 Triiodothyronine (T3) is a thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism in the body.

Answer: M
 Thymosin is a hormone produced in the thymus gland and plays a role in the differentiation and maturation of T cells in the immune system.

Answer: O
 Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland and plays a role in regulating sleep-wake cycles.

Match Each Hormone with Its Corresponding Function or Description