Adrenal Cortex and Sex Hormones

Question 1

Estrogen

Answer 1

Produced in the ovaries. Promotes maturation of ovum in the ovaries. Stimulates vascularization of uterine lining each month to prepare fertilized egg implantation. Secondary sex characteristics after puberty.

Question 2

Produced in the ovaries. Primarily responsible for changes in the uterus in anticipation of fertilized ovum. Responsible for development of maternal placenta after implantation of fertilized ovum.

Answer 2

Progesterone

Question 3

Produced in the adrenal cortex. Influence metabolism of carbs, fats, & proteins. Necessary for normal blood pressure. Anti-inflammatory affect. Increase glucose available during “fight-or-flight”.

Answer 3

Glucocorticoids

Question 4

Gonadocorticoids

Answer 4

Produced in the adrenal cortex. Sex hormones that are secreted in small amounts. Contributes to secondary sex characteristics in males and females.

Question 5

Produced in the ovaries. Promotes maturation of ovum in the ovaries. Stimulates vascularization of uterine lining each month to prepare fertilized egg implantation. Secondary sex characteristics after puberty.

Answer 5

Estrogen

Question 6

Produced in the adrenal cortex. Regulates how mineral salts are processed in the body.

Answer 6

Mineralocorticoids

Question 7

Testosterone

Answer 7

Produced in the testes. Responsible for secondary sex characteristics that occur in males after onset of puberty. Responsible for maturation of sperm.

Question 8

Produced in the adrenal cortex. Sex hormones that are secreted in small amounts. Contributes to secondary sex characteristics in males and females.

Answer 8

Gonadocorticoids

Question 9

Progesterone

Answer 9

Produced in the ovaries. Primarily responsible for changes in the uterus in anticipation of fertilized ovum. Responsible for development of maternal placenta after implantation of fertilized ovum.

Question 10

Mineralocorticoids

Answer 10

Produced in the adrenal cortex. Regulates how mineral salts are processed in the body.

Question 11

Glucocorticoids

Answer 11

Produced in the adrenal cortex. Influence metabolism of carbs, fats, & proteins. Necessary for normal blood pressure. Anti-inflammatory affect. Increase glucose available during “fight-or-flight”.

Question 12

Produced in the testes. Responsible for secondary sex characteristics that occur in males after onset of puberty. Responsible for maturation of sperm.

Answer 12

Testosterone