Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the thyroid gland; increases metabolism in cells; T₄
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 the thyroid gland; increases metabolism in cells; T₄
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

Thyroxine (also known as T₄) is secreted by the thyroid gland and increases metabolism in cells.

Answer: H
 Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroxine (T₄) and triiodothyronine (T₃).

Answer: J
 Prolactin is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth.

Match the Following Hormones with Their Correct Descriptions