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Sex Hormones and Their Functions Flashcards

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1
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What does GnRH stand for?

A

Gonadotropin releasing hormone

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Where is GnRH produced?

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The hypothalamus

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Which organ does GnRH target?

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The anterior pituitary

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What is the role of GnRH in the reproductive system?

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Stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary

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What does FSH stand for?

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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Where is FSH produced?

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The anterior pituitary

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Which organs does FSH target?

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The ovaries and testes

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What is the role of FSH in the male reproductive system?

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Stimulates sperm production in seminiferous tubules

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What is the role of FSH in the female reproduction system?

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Stimulates follicle in ovary

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What does LH stand for?

A

Luteinizing hormone

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Where is LH produced?

A

The anterior pituitary

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12
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Which organs does LH target?

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Ovaries and testes

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What is the function of LH in the male reproductive system?

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Stimulates testosterone production in interstitial cells

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What is the function of LH in the female reproductive system?

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Stimulates follicle release and formation of corpus luteum

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Where is estrogen produced?

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Ovary (follicle)

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What organ does estrogen target?

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The whole body

17
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What role does estrogen play in the female reproductive system?

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Stimulates the development of the female reproductive tract and secondary sex characteristics

18
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Where is testosterone produced?

A

Testes (interstitial cells)

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Which organs does testosterone target?

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The whole body

20
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What role does testosterone play in the male reproductive system?

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Stimulates the development of the male reproductive tract and secondary sex characteristics

21
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Where is the progesterone hormone produced?

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Ovary (corpus luteum)

22
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Which organ does progesterone target?

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The uterus

23
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What role does progesterone play in the female reproductive system?

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Causes thickening of uterine (endometrial lining)

24
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Where is inhibin hormone produced?

A

Testes (Sertoli cells) / granulosa cells

25
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Which organs does inhibin target?

A

The anterior pituitary and hypothalamus

26
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What role does inhibin play in the reproductive system?

A

Inhibits FSH production

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