12 Questions
What is the main function of estrogen in the female body?
Causes development of female characteristics
Which hormone causes growth of the main portion of the ovary in the female?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the male reproductive system?
Causes growth and secretion of the testosterone-secreting cells
Which hormone is responsible for normal growth?
Thyroid Hormone
What is the main role of FSH in the female ovulatory cycle?
Inducing follicular growth and increasing estrogen production
In the endocrine system, what are hormones best described as?
Chemical messages influencing a wide range of physiological activities
What stimulates the synthesis of both FSH and LH?
Hypothalamus gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
Which hormone is responsible for developing and maintaining female sex characteristics?
Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for producing secondary sex characteristics in females?
Estradiol
What hormone is released from the developing follicles?
Progestin
Which hormone is known as the 'productive hormone' in females?
Progesterone
What causes the release of hormones FSH and LH?
Estradiol
Test your knowledge on the functions of reproductive hormones in the female ovulatory cycle. Learn about the distinct roles of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in hormone synthesis and reproductive function.
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