Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) produced?
A
Placenta
2
Q
What is the role of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)?
A
- Produced after implantation
- Supports corpus luteum
- Detected by pregnancy
3
Q
Where is progesterone produced?
A
- Ovaries
- Corpus luteum, then placenta during pregnancy
4
Q
What is the role of progesterone?
A
- Stimulates angiogenesis
- Inhibits uterine contractions
- Strengthens pelvic wall muscles
5
Q
Where is Oestrogen produced?
A
- Ovaries
- Placenta during pregnancy
6
Q
What is the role of oestrogen?
A
- Maintenance & growth of uterus
- Helps foetal organ development
- Regulates production of other hormones
- Stimulates breast growth & milk duct development
7
Q
Where is prolactin produced?
A
Pituitary gland
8
Q
What is the role of prolactin?
A
- Enlargement of mammary glands
- Production of breast milk
- Progesterone inhibits prolactin during pregnancy
9
Q
Where is relaxin produced?
A
Placenta
10
Q
What is the role of relaxin?
A
- Inhibits uterine contractions to prevent premature birth
- Increases blood flow to placenta
- Relaxes & softens pelvis during birth
11
Q
Where is oxytocin produced?
A
Pituitary gland
12
Q
What is the role of oxytocin?
A
- Stimulates uterine contractions
- Triggers prostaglandin production
13
Q
Where is follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) produced?
A
- Anterior pituitary
- Through action of GnRH
14
Q
What is the role of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?
A
- Stimulates production of sperm in seminiferous tubules of testes
- Stimulates development of follicular granules cells of Graafian follicle
15
Q
Where is luteinising hormone (LH) produced?
A
Anterior pituitary
