NURS 371 PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ACTH-adrenocorticotropic hormone
Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the adrenal cortex.
LH-Leutinizing hormone
Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the gonads (ovary and testes) to secrete sex
hormones.
TSH-Thyroid stimulating hormone
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid.
FSH-Follicle stimulating hormone
Secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the gonads to produce sperm and egg.
GH-Growth hormone
secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the bones and muscles to grow.
Prolactin
Produced by the anterior pituitary and stimulates milk production in mammary tissue.
Oxytocin
produced by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions and the milk "let down reflex.";
can induce contractions during labor
ADH-Antidiuretic hormone
Secreted by the posterior pituitary and promotes water retention by the kidneys. Inhibited by alcohol.
Melatonin
secreted by the pineal gland and is involved in biological rhythms(daily and seasonal). Sleep/wake cycles
Thyroxine
Secreted by the thyroid gland and stimulates metabolism.
Calcitonin
secreted by the thyroid gland and reduces blood calcium levels; regulates calcium levels
PTH-Parathyroid hormone
Secreted by the parathyroid gland and raises blood calcium levels.
Thymosin
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
ACTH-adrenocorticotropic hormone
Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the adrenal cortex.
LH-Leutinizing hormone
Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the gonads (ovary and testes) to secrete sex
hormones.
TSH-Thyroid stimulating hormone
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid.
FSH-Follicle stimulating hormone
Secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the gonads to produce sperm and egg.
GH-Growth hormone
secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the bones and muscles to grow.
Prolactin
Produced by the anterior pituitary and stimulates milk production in mammary tissue.
Oxytocin
produced by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions and the milk "let down reflex.";
can induce contractions during labor
ADH-Antidiuretic hormone
Secreted by the posterior pituitary and promotes water retention by the kidneys. Inhibited by alcohol.
Melatonin
secreted by the pineal gland and is involved in biological rhythms(daily and seasonal). Sleep/wake cycles
Thyroxine
Secreted by the thyroid gland and stimulates metabolism.
Calcitonin
secreted by the thyroid gland and reduces blood calcium levels; regulates calcium levels
PTH-Parathyroid hormone
Secreted by the parathyroid gland and raises blood calcium levels.
Thymosin
