Female Reproductive System and Male Gonad Hormones Quiz

______ are a group of female sex hormones essential for reproduction and the development of the female reproductive system.

Estrogens are responsible for maturation and growth of the vagina and uterus, widening of pelvis, breast and the uterus changes during the ______ cycle.

______ are the hormones whose function is to prepare the uterus for conception, regulating changes in the uterus during the menstrual cycle, ovulation aids, and stimulating gland development for the production of milk during pregnancy.

Hypogonadism in Females can cause delayed puberty, lack of menstruation, hot flashes and breast discharge. This condition is associated with the malfunction of the ______ glands.

Menstrual Disorders are usually caused by imbalances in two hormones (estrogen and ______) or can be related to an overactive or underactive thyroid.

________ is the male sex hormone that is produced by the testes and plays a role in spermatogenesis.

Cortisol is one of the most important adrenal hormones, helps control the body’s use of fats, proteins and carbohydrates; suppresses inflammation; regulates blood pressure; increases blood sugar; and can also decrease bone formation; released during times of stress to help your body get an energy boost. It is classified as a ______.

________ plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and certain electrolytes.

Androgens cause male sexual development and they affect muscle mass, sex drive (known as libido), and a sense of wellbeing in all people. They are hormones that include ______.

Cushing Syndrome results from excessive production of ______ from the adrenal glands.

The adrenal cortex produces more than 30 different hormones called corticoids (also called steroids). One of the most important adrenal hormones is ______.

Symptoms of adrenal gland disorders include fatigue, cravings for salty foods, lethargy, muscle weakness, low mood, irritability. These glands control hormones that initiate the flight or fight response. The main hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla include epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which have similar functions. These hormones are capable of increasing the heart rate and force of heart contractions, increasing blood flow to the muscles and brain, relaxing airway smooth muscles, and assisting in glucose (sugar) metabolism. The adrenal cortex produces more than 30 different hormones called corticoids (also called steroids). One of the most important adrenal hormones, cortisol, helps control the body’s use of fats, proteins and carbohydrates; suppresses inflammation; regulates blood pressure; increases blood sugar; and can also decrease bone formation; released during times of stress to help your body get an energy boost. Aldosterone plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and certain electrolytes. Androgens cause male sexual development and they affect muscle mass, sex drive, known as libido, and a sense of wellbeing in all people. The adrenal gland disorders mentioned include Cushing Syndrome, where the excessive production of ______ occurs.

Symptoms of hypogonadism in males include erectile dysfunction, male infertility, delayed puberty, development of breast tissue (gynecomastia), body hair loss, depression or reduced energy, osteoporosis, and low sex drive. Hypogonadism is the undersecretion of male sex ____________.

Androstenedione are hormones that act as a precursor to ____________ and testosterone.

Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, and other essential functions. When adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, this can lead to adrenal insufficiency, also known as ____________ disease.

Symptoms of hypogonadism in males include erectile dysfunction, male infertility, delayed puberty, development of breast tissue (gynecomastia), body hair loss, depression or reduced energy, osteoporosis, and low sex drive. Hypogonadism is the undersecretion of male sex hormones. Similarly, hypogonadism in females refers to the undersecretion of female sex ____________.

Testosterone (Androgen) is responsible and essential for increased growth of bone and muscle, growth of body hair, developing broader shoulder, voice deepening, and growth of the ____________.

Symptoms of hypogonadism in males include erectile dysfunction, male infertility, delayed puberty, development of breast tissue (gynecomastia), body hair loss, depression or reduced energy, osteoporosis, and low sex drive. Hypogonadism is the undersecretion of male sex hormones. Similarly, hypogonadism in females refers to the undersecretion of female sex hormones. Menstrual disorders in females can include amenorrhea (absent menstrual periods), severe cramps (dysmenorrhea), menorrhagia (heavy periods), and irregular periods (metorrhagia). One common cause of menstrual disorders is the imbalance of female sex hormones, primarily ____________.