MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TRACT

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which Gland is responsible for sending hormones to the Ovary to mature an egg cell?

A	Ovary
B	Testes
C	Pituitary
D	Gonads

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, the pituitary secretes FSH and LH, a process which actually begins before the onset of your menses. These hormones in turn stimulate the growth of several ovarian follicles, each containing one egg.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of the ovaries is controlled by gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) released from the hypothalamus which in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to produce luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).

Detailed explanation-3: -Key hormones Oestrogen causes eggs to mature in ovaries once a girl hits puberty. These are then released at regular intervals during the menstrual cycle. Testosterone stimulates sperm production in males.

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