Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar
A)growth hormone (somatotropin)
B)insulin
C)luteinizing hormone
D)oxytocin
E)parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin

Question

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar
A)growth hormone (somatotropin)
B)insulin
C)luteinizing hormone
D)oxytocin
E)parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insulin is secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas and lowers blood sugar.

Answer: E 
 Parathormone is secreted by the parathyroid gland and regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Answer: H 
 Thyroid-stimulating hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroid hormones.

Answer: I 
 Thyroxine is a thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism and growth.

Answer: J 
 Prolactin is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates milk production in lactating females.

Match the Following Hormones with Their Correct Descriptions