Endocrine: Function of the Reproductive Hormones - 11.3 and 11.4

Question 1

Function of Estrogen in females (puberty to menopause):

Answer 1

Many functions, monthly cycles (ovarian and menstrual), bone homeostasis, secondary sex characteristics, …

Question 2

Function of Progesterone in females:

Answer 2

1. Uterine wall buildup during monthly cycle.
2. Maintains uterine wall during pregnancy
3. Prepares breasts during pregnancy

Question 3

Function of Testosterone in males:

Answer 3

1. Sperm Development

2. Secondary Male sex characteristics

Question 4

Function of Luteinizing hormone in females:

Answer 4

Ovulation (release of egg from follicle).

Question 5

Function of Luteinizing hormone in males:

Answer 5

Stimulates production of testosterone.

Question 6

Function of Follicle stimulating hormone in females:

Answer 6

Development of monthly ova (gamete) in bubble-like follicles.

Question 7

Function of Follicle stimulating hormone in males:

Answer 7

Sperm (gamete) Development

Question 8

Function of Oxytocin:

Answer 8

1. Stimulates the smooth muscle in the uterine wall, leading to contraction during labor.
2. Causes milk to flow to the nipple during lactation (nursing). This is called the “let-down response”.