Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Female hormone secreted by the ovaries
A)epinephrine (adrenaline)
B)adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C)aldosterone
D)androgen
E)antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon

Question

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Female hormone secreted by the ovaries
A)epinephrine (adrenaline)
B)adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C)aldosterone
D)androgen
E)antidiuretic hormone
F)calcitonin
G)cortisol
H)estradiol
I)follicle-stimulating hormone
J)glucagon

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Estradiol is the female hormone secreted by the ovaries.

Answer: D
 Androgen is a male hormone, predominantly produced in the testes, but also produced in small amounts by the ovaries.

Note: The other hormones listed are:
A) epinephrine (adrenaline) - produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
C) aldosterone - produced by the adrenal glands to regulate sodium and potassium balance in the body
E) antidiuretic hormone - produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland to regulate water balance in the body
F) calcitonin - produced by the thyroid gland to regulate calcium levels in the body
G) cortisol - produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress
I) follicle-stimulating hormone - produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles and sperm production in males
J) glucagon - produced by the pancreas to raise blood sugar levels.

Match the Following Hormones with Their Correct Descriptions