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