10 Questions
What stimulates the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary?
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Which hormone inhibits the release of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
Estrogen
What stimulates the development of the corpus luteum in the ovaries?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Which hormone stimulates the development of the follicles in the ovaries?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What determines the 28-day period of the female sexual cycle?
Development of the follicles and corpus luteum after menstruation
What is the main purpose of the ovarian follicle development described in the text?
To promote rapid development of the maturing follicle
What role does estrogen play in the ovarian follicle development?
Promotes proliferation of granulosa and thecal cells
What stimulates the development of 12 to 14 primary ovarian follicles at the beginning of the monthly cycle?
GnRH from the hypothalamus
What is the function of the fluid secreted into the developing ovarian follicle?
Rich in estrogen, diffuses into the blood and results in a progressive rise in its concentration
Which hormone is responsible for promoting development of FSH and LH receptors on the granulosa and thecal cells?
Estrogen
Test your knowledge about the female hormonal system, including the regulation of reproductive functions, interactions of hormones from the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and ovaries, and the roles of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH).
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