Estrogen and Progesterone Flashcards
The hormone predominantly secreted by the corpus luteum.
Progesterone
In pregnancy, is the hormone that maintains the endometrial lining of the uterus and increases the uterine threshold to contractile stimuli, thus preserving the pregnancy until the fetus is ready to be delivered.
Progesterone
Estrogen (increases/decreases)
the production of steroid hormone-binding globulin.
Increases
the hormone that stimulates growth of the endometrium, growth of glands and stroma, and elongation of the spiral arteries, which supply the endometrium.
Estrogen
Like testicular function in the male, ovarian function in the female is driven by (pulsatile/continuous) activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
Pulsatile
In pregnancy, is the hormone that stimulates growth of the myometrium, growth of the ductal system of the breasts, prolactin secretion, and enlargement of the external genitalia.
Estrogen
is a hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta that triggers the production of thick cervical mucus.
Progesterone
The cells are the only ovarian cells with follicle stimulating hormone receptors.
GRABULOSA CELLS
a hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
Estrogen
is a hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta that functions to maintain pregnancy.
Progesterone - PROGESTATION
In a normal, nonpregnant female, estrogens are secreted in significant quantities only by the .
OVARIES
In the uterus, is the hormone that causes cell proliferation, cell growth, and increased contractility.
ESTROGEN
Estrogen (stimulates/inhibits) osteoclastic activity in the bones.
INHIBITS
Progesterone (increases/decreases) body temperature.
INCREASES
In the uterus, is the hormone that increases secretory activity and decreases contractility.
Progesterone
Progesterone (stimulates/inhibits) uterine smooth muscle contraction.
INHIBITS
In the vagina, the hormone stimulates differentiation but inhibits proliferation of epithelial cells
Progesterone
Estrogen (increases/decreases)
LDL levels.
DECREASES
is a hormone produced by the ovarian granulosa cells that stimulates follicle stimulating hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.
ACTIVIN
is the female hormone that contributes to the pubertal growth spurt, closure of the epiphyses at the end of the growth spurt, and the deposition of subcutaneous fat.
ESTROGEN
is a female hormone that has a mild thermogenic action, increasing basal body temperature during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Progesterone
the hormone produced by ovarian granulosa cells that inhibits follicular stimulating hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.
INHIBIN
Development of adult female breasts is dependent on the hormone .
Estrogen
Progesterone (stimulates/inhibits) gonadotropin activity (luteinizing hormone; follicle-stimulating hormone).
Inhibits
In the cells, androstenedione is converted to testosterone and testosterone is then converted to 17-beta-estradiol.
GRANULOSA CELLS
Progesterone (stimulates/inhibits) endometrial hyperplasia.
INHIBITS
The phase of the menstrual cycle is the 14-day period following ovulation that is dominated by progesterone.
LUTEAL PHASE
In the vagina, the hormone stimulates proliferation of epithelial cells.
ESTROGEN
Estrogen (increases/decreases)
HDL levels.
INCREASES
Progesterone (increases/decreases) myometrial excitability.
Decreases
During pregnancy, tremendous quantities of estrogen are secreted by the .
PLACENTA
Loss of the hormone triggers the shedding of the endometrium in the menstrual phase.
Progesterone
Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the ovarian production of estrogens by the cells of the ovarian follicle.
GRANULOSA CELLS
The three naturally occurring estrogens in the female body are
ESTRADIOL
ESTRIOL
ESTRONE
Estradiol causes a(n) (increase/decrease) in the expression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptors at the anterior pituitary gland.
INCREASE
