MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two hormones associated with the female reproductive cycle are ____
A
oxytocin and prolactin
B
prolactin and estrogen
C
oxytocin and estrogen
D
progesterone and estrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which are produced by the pituitary gland, promote ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen and progesterone stimulate the uterus and breasts to prepare for possible fertilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Estrogen and progesterone stimulate the uterus and breasts to prepare for possible fertilization. The menstrual cycle has three phases: Follicular (before release of the egg)

Detailed explanation-3: -Ovaries produce and release two groups of sex hormones-progesterone and estrogen. There are actually three major estrogens, known as estradiol, estrone, and estriol. These substances work together to promote the healthy development of female sex characteristics during puberty and to ensure fertility.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reproductive hormones are usually made in the ovaries (in females) and testes (in males). Female reproductive hormones include estrogen and progesterone. They help develop and maintain female sex characteristics and play an important role in fertility, pregnancy, and the menstrual cycle.

Detailed explanation-5: -Progesterone and estrogen are the two most important hormones in the female body. These are steroid hormones that are responsible for various female characteristics in the body. The ovaries are a pair of ova-producing organs (that is, they produce egg cells) that maintain the health of the female reproductive system.

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