hormones

Question 1

GNRH

Answer 1

Released by: hypothalamus
Acts on: anterior pituitary
Function: stimulates release of FSH/induces ovulation

Question 2

Luteinizing hormone(LH)

Answer 2

Released by: anterior pituitary
Acts on: ovary
Function: induces ovulation, grows CL

Question 3

Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH)

Answer 3

Released by: anterior pituitary
Acts on: ovary
Function: induces follicular growth

Question 4

Inhibin

Answer 4

Released by: follicle(ovary)
Acts on: anterior pituitary
Function: reduce FSH production

Question 5

Oxytocin

Answer 5

Released by: posterior pituitary/CL
Acts on: smooth muscle
Function: contract smooth muscle for milk let down, uterine contractions, contractions in oviduct for mating

Question 6

Prostaglandin

Answer 6

Released by: uterine lining
Acts on: CL and ovary
Function: causes regression of CL

Question 7

Interferon Tau

Answer 7

Released by: fertilized ovum
Acts on: uterus
Function: pregnancy recognition signal

Question 8

Relaxin

Answer 8

relaxes cartilage and ligaments in pelvic region to stretch

Question 9

Melatonin

Answer 9

Released by: pineal gland
Acts on: hypothalamus
Function: begins estrus in seasonal maters