Hormone Roles Flashcards
Where is the source of oxytocin?
posterior pituitary
What are the targets of oxytocin?
uterus & mammary tissue
What are the functions of oxytocin?
gamete transportation, uterine contractions, and milk let down
What is the source progesterone?
corpus luteum and placenta
Where does progesterone target?
uterus, mammary tissue, & hypothalamus
What are the functions of progesterone?
maintains pregnancy, mammary development, and inhibits GnRH
Where is the source estrogen?
follicle & placenta
Where does estrogen target?
uterus, hypothalamus, and mammary tissue
What are the functions of estrogen?
mating behavior, uterine growth, secondary sex characteristics, and promotes GnRH release
Where does testosterone come from?
interstitial cells of testis
Where does testosterone target?
skeletal muscle, seminiferous tubules, and male reproductive tract
What are the functions of testosterone?
anabolic growth, sperm production, and secondary sex characteristics
Where do luteinizing hormones come from?
anterior pituitary
Where do luteinizing hormones target?
ovaries (luteal cells)
What are the functions of luteinizing hormones?
ovulation, CL formation, and progesterone production
Where do follicle stimulating hormones come from?
anterior pituitary
Where do follicle stimulating hormones target?
ovary (granulosa cells) and testis
What are the functions of follicle stimulating hormones?
development of follicle, estrogen synthesis, and sperm production
Where does gonadotrophin releasing hormones come from?
hypothalamus
Where do gonadotrophin releasing hormones target?
anterior pituitary
What are the gonadotrophin releasing hormones functions?
release of LH and FSH
Where does prostaglandin F. come from?
uterus
Where does prostaglandin F. target?
corpus luteum, uterus, and Graafian follicles
What are the prostaglandin F. functions?
regression of CL, uterine contraction, and ovulation
