hormones that I need to know their functions Flashcards
1
Q
estrogen
A
- uterus to grow
- breast development
- help in labour (contraction)
2
Q
progesterone
A
- it prevent contraction during pregancy
- help uterus to grow
3
Q
prostaglandin
A
- decreases progesterone concentrations
- makes relaxin - pelvic stretching
4
Q
prolactin/placental lactogen/glucocorticoids
A
milk production (ant pituitary)
5
Q
oxytocin
A
milk ejection (post pituitary)
6
Q
FSH/LH
A
ovulation