Estrogen
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Which hormone is responsible for secondary sex characteristics in females?

  • Estrogen (correct)
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • FSH

    • What is the effect of estrogen deficiency in young females?

  • Early menopause
  • Decreased uterine repair
  • Increased fertility
  • Delayed sexual maturation (correct)

    • What can over secretion of estrogen lead to?

  • Increased production of FSH
  • Decreased fertility in adults
  • Development of fibroids in the uterus (correct)
  • Decreased healing and repair of the uterine wall

    • True or false: Estrogen is secreted by the Graffian follicle under the stimulation of FSH?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Estrogen has negative feedback upon FSH?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Estrogen aids in healing and repair of the uterine wall after menstruation?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of estrogen in the healing and repair of the uterine wall after menstruation?

    <p>Estrogen aids in the healing and repair of the uterine wall after menstruation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of estrogen deficiency in young females?

    <p>Young females with estrogen deficiency fail to mature sexually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of over secretion of estrogen?

    <p>Over secretion of estrogen can lead to the development of fibroids in the uterus and polycystic ovaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen from the Graffian follicle?

    <p>FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) stimulates the secretion of estrogen from the Graffian follicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Estrogen is secreted by ______ under the stimulation of FSH

    <p>Graffian follicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Estrogen is secreted at the time of ______ and is responsible for secondary sex characteristics in females

    <p>puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Due to its deficiency in young females, they fail to ______ sexually

    <p>mature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deficiency of this hormone in adults leads to ______

    <p>sterility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hormones with their effects or consequences:

    <p>Estrogen = Its deficiency in adults leads to sterility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hormones with their sources or stimulations:

    <p>Estrogen = Secreted under the stimulation of FSH FSH = Stimulates the secretion of estrogen from the Graffian follicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hormones with their roles or effects:

    <p>Estrogen = Deficiency in adults leads to sterility FSH = Has negative feedback upon estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their associated hormones:

    <p>Failure to mature sexually = Estrogen deficiency in young females Sterility = Deficiency of estrogen in adults Development of fibroids in uterus = Over secretion of estrogen Polycystic ovaries = Over secretion of estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the role of estrogen in the development of secondary sex characteristics in females.

    <p>Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in females such as breast development and widening of the hips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of estrogen deficiency in young females?

    <p>Estrogen deficiency in young females can lead to failure to mature sexually and sterility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the effects of over secretion of estrogen.

    <p>Over secretion of estrogen can lead to the development of fibroids (abnormal growth) in the uterus and polycystic ovaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of estrogen and what stimulates its secretion?

    <p>Estrogen is secreted by the Graffian follicle under the stimulation of FSH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of estrogen in the development of secondary sex characteristics in females?

    <p>Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in females, such as breast development and widening of the hips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the consequences of estrogen deficiency in young females.

    <p>Estrogen deficiency in young females can lead to failure of sexual maturation and sterility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of over secretion of estrogen?

    <p>Over secretion of estrogen can lead to the development of fibroids (abnormal growth) in the uterus and polycystic ovaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the role of estrogen in the healing and repair of the uterine wall after menstruation.

    <p>Estrogen aids in the healing and repair of the uterine wall after menstruation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of progesterone during pregnancy?

    <p>Progesterone is produced and released from placenta during pregnancy, and it causes further thickening and vascularisation of the uterus wall for maintaining the state of pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of under secretion of progesterone during menstrual cycle?

    <p>Under secretion of progesterone during menstrual cycle decreases the chance of pregnancy and may cause early menstruation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of under secretion of progesterone during pregnancy?

    <p>Under secretion of progesterone during pregnancy may lead to miscarriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of the male gonads?

    <p>The male gonads, testes, produce sperm and male sex hormones called testosterone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of testosterone during puberty?

    <p>During puberty, testosterone initiates the maturation of the male reproductive organs, the appearance of secondary sex characteristics, and sex drive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of under secretion of testosterone?

    <p>Under secretion of testosterone causes the development of feminine characteristics and male sterility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of testosterone?

    <p>Testosterone is secreted from interstitial cells among seminiferous tubules in the testes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of testosterone in adult males?

    <p>Testosterone is necessary for normal sperm production and maintains the reproductive organs in their mature functional state in adult males.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of under secretion of testosterone?

    <p>Under secretion of testosterone causes the development of feminine characteristics and male sterility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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