Female hormones Flashcards

1
Q

Where is oestrogen supplied from during pregnancy?

A

First two months= Corpus luteum

After that= Placenta

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2
Q

What hormone regulates the levels of progesterone?

A

Oestrogen

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3
Q

What hormone prepares the uterus for baby by stimulating growth of uterine mass?

A

Oestrogen

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4
Q

What hormone helps to prepare the breasts for lactation?

A

Oestrogen and prolactin

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5
Q

What hormone induces synthesis of receptors for oxytocin?

A

Oestrogen

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6
Q

What hormone prevents miscarriage by inhibiting uterine contractility and building up endometrium for support of placenta?

A

Progesterone

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7
Q

Where is progesterone supplied during pregnancy?

A

First two months= Corpus luteum

After that= Placenta

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8
Q

What hormone stimulates oestrogen/ progesterone production by the ovary?

A

Human chorionic gonadotropin

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9
Q

Which hormone is used on pregnancy tests?

A

Human chorionic hormone

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10
Q

Why do levels of hCG decrease after 2-3 months?

A

The placenta is mature enough to take over oestrogen/progesterone production, so hCG is no longer needed

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11
Q

Where is prolactin produced during pregnancy?

A

Anterior pituitary

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12
Q

Where is relaxin produced during pregancy?

A

Ovary and placenta

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13
Q

Where is oxytocin produced during pregnancy?

A

Hypothalamus- released by posterior pituitary

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14
Q

What hormone increases cells that produce milk?

A

Prolactin

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15
Q

What hormone unreliably prevents ovulation during pregnancy?

A

Prolactin

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16
Q

What hormone stimulates milk production after birth due to lower oestrogen and progesterone levels?

A

Prolactin

17
Q

What hormone softens the cervix and is involved in cervical ripening?

A

Relaxin

18
Q

What hormone triggers a ‘caring’ response?

A

Oxytocin

19
Q

What hormone is responsible for uterine contractions during pregnancy and labour?

A

Oxytocin

20
Q

What is the main prostaglandin?

A

PGF2a

21
Q

What hormone has a role in the initiation of labour?

A

Prostaglandins

22
Q

What hormones are produced by the placenta?

A

Relaxin, progesterone, oestrogen