Hormones - Ovaries

Question 1

Estrogen and Progesterone

Answer 1

• Secreted by ovarian follicle (cortex)
• Targets the ovaries, uterus, mammary glands, other tissue
• Regulates menstrual cycle, maintains pregnancy, promotes development of secondary sex characteristics

Question 2

Relaxin

Answer 2

• Secreted by ovarian follicle (cortex)
• Targets the pubic symphysis & cervix
• Increases hip flexibility during pregnancy and
  dilates cervix during labor and delivery

Question 3

Inhibin and Activin

Answer 3

• Secreted by ovarian follicle (cortex)
• Targets the pituitary gland
• Inhibits FSH secretion
• Stimulates FSH release