PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of oestrogen and progesterone
A
Sexual development in females and ovary/uterus during pregnancy
B
Sexual development in females and building of muscles
C
Supports females to develop muscles and helps in pregnancy
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Estrogen. This group of hormones helps develop the female sexual traits. It is normally formed in the ovaries. It is also made by the placenta during pregnancy to help maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Detailed explanation-2: -High levels of progesterone and oestrogen are important for a healthy pregnancy but are often the cause of some common unwanted side-effects in the mother, especially as they act on the brain. Until the mother’s body has adapted to the higher levels of these hormones, mood swings can be very common.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oestrogen is produced in early pregnancy to support your baby until the placenta takes over. Oestrogen helps the development of your baby’s organs and the correct function of the placenta. Yet it may also cause nausea and make ligaments softer, putting pressure on your lower back and pelvis .

Detailed explanation-4: -Estrogen and progesterone are steroid hormones that play a pivotal role in the regulation of mammalian reproduction. One primary action of these hormones is to regulate the development and function of the uterus. These hormones act by regulating the transcription of specific genes in the uterus.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the ovaries, progesterone and estrogens are thought responsible for the release of an egg during ovulation. It is believed that if the egg is fertilized, these hormones are influential in the prevention of further egg release until the pregnancy has terminated.

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