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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of FSH and LH by the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of FSH and LH by the anterior pituitary gland?
- GnRH (correct)
- Progesterone
- Relaxin
- Estrogen
What is the main function of estrogens in the female body?
What is the main function of estrogens in the female body?
- Inhibition of the release of GnRH by the hypothalamus
- Promotion of the development and maintenance of female reproductive structures (correct)
- Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance
- Stimulation of protein synthesis
What is the role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
- Relax the uterus by inhibiting contractions
- Stimulate the release of FSH and LH
- Prepare the endometrium for implantation (correct)
- Inhibit the secretion of GnRH
Which hormone relaxes the uterus and helps to dilate the uterine cervix during pregnancy?
Which hormone relaxes the uterus and helps to dilate the uterine cervix during pregnancy?
What is the role of inhibin in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of inhibin in the female reproductive system?
Which hormone inhibits the release of GnRH by the hypothalamus?
Which hormone inhibits the release of GnRH by the hypothalamus?
What stimulates the initial development of the ovarian follicles and the secretion of estrogens by the ovaries?
What stimulates the initial development of the ovarian follicles and the secretion of estrogens by the ovaries?
What stimulates ovulation and the secretion of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries?
What stimulates ovulation and the secretion of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries?
What is the main function of estrogens in the female body?
What is the main function of estrogens in the female body?
Which hormone works with estrogens to prepare the endometrium for implantation and the mammary glands for milk synthesis?
Which hormone works with estrogens to prepare the endometrium for implantation and the mammary glands for milk synthesis?
