Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin
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.

-Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; vasopressin
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

Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is also known as vasopressin.

Answer: B
 Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland.

Answer: C
 Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that regulates electrolyte balance and blood pressure.

Answer: G
 Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that is involved in stress response and regulation of metabolism.

Answer: H
 Estradiol is a female sex hormone that is involved in the development and regulation of the reproductive system.

Answer: I
 Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

Match the Following Hormones with Their Correct Descriptions