reproductive hormones Flashcards
what is the role and effect of gonadotropin releasing hormone?
secreted by hypothalamus
controls other reproductive hormones
what is the role and effect of oestrogen?
rebuilds uterine lining
stimulates release of LH by the pituitary gland
what is the role and effect of progesterone?
maintains uterus lining
inhibits production of FSH by the pituitary
mostly produced by corpus luetum
what is the role and effect of testosterone?
produced by testes
enables development of sex organ tissue and secondary characteristics
what is the role and effect of androgen binding hormones?
produced by seminiferous tubules
maintains high concentrations of testosterones
what is the role and effect of prostaglandins?
help with uterine contractions
produced by most cells
what is the role and effect of oxytocin?
produced by hypothalamus
released by pituitary gland
stimulates uterine contractions and lactations
what is the role and effect of cortisol?
considered stress hormone
linked to maternal interest in their offspring
