Matching Pairs HORMONESOnline version hormones and their characteristics by MARÍA MEDINA MESA 1 Prolactin 2 Ganadotropins (FSH, LH) 3 Thyroxine 4 Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 5 Parathohormone 6 Growth hormone (GH) 7 Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 8 Oestrogen and progesterone 9 Glucagon 10 Testosterone 11 Adrenaline 12 Cortisol 13 Oxytocin 14 Insuline Stimulates activity in the thyroid Induces contractions of the uterus during labour Controls the develoment of secondary sex characteristics, regulates the production of sperm Increases the amount of glucose in the blood Regulates carbohydrate metabolism Regulates the amount of water in the urine Stimulates milk secretion in the breasts Control the develoment of secondary sex characteristic, regulate the mentrual cycle and ovulation, prepare the body for a potential pregnancy Stimulates activity in the ganads Stimulates the growth of muscles and bones Decreases the amount of glucose in the blood Regulates the amount of calcium amd phosphate in the blood Activates cell metabolism and influenced growth and develoment Prepares the body for a dangerous situation or for action