The Menstrual and Ovarian Cycles

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Relaxin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of inhibin in the female reproductive system?

<p>Inhibit the secretion of FSH and GnRH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone inhibits the release of GnRH by the hypothalamus?

<p>Estrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates the initial development of the ovarian follicles and the secretion of estrogens by the ovaries?

<p>FSH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates ovulation and the secretion of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries?

<p>LH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of estrogens in the female body?

<p>Promotion of the development and maintenance of female reproductive structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone works with estrogens to prepare the endometrium for implantation and the mammary glands for milk synthesis?

<p>Progesterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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