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