Question

Complete the table included

Answer 1

GnRH

• GnRH stands for Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone.
• The source of GnRH is hypothalamus.

Effects;

• GnRH acts on the pituitary gland and causes it to release two hormones, (FSH) and (LH).

FSH

• FSH stands for Follicle-stimulating Hormone.
• The source of FSH is pituitary gland.

Effects;

• FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries.

LH

• LH stands for Luteinizing Hormone.
• The source of LH is pituitary gland.

Effects;

• It triggers the creation of steroid hormones from the ovaries.

Estrogen

• The source of Estrogen is ovaries (adrenal glands too but in little amount).

Effects;

• Regulating the menstrual cycle also affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, breasts, pelvic muscles, and the brain.

Progesterone

• The source of the adrenal cortex as well as gonads.

Effects;

• Progesterone prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation.