REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE

Question 1

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 1

Stimulates growth of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males.

Question 2

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 2

Triggers ovulation and corpus luteum formation in females; stimulates testosterone production in males.

Question 3

Estrogen

Answer 3

Promotes development of female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle.

Question 4

Progesterone

Answer 4

Maintains the uterine lining for pregnancy and supports early pregnancy.

Question 5

Testosterone

Answer 5

Promotes development of male secondary sex characteristics and supports sperm production.

Question 6

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Answer 6

Stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary.

Question 7

Inhibin

Answer 7

Inhibits the secretion of FSH to regulate sperm and egg production.

Question 8

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Answer 8

Maintains the corpus luteum during early pregnancy and ensures continued progesterone production.

Question 9

Oxytocin

Answer 9

Stimulates uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

Question 10

Prolactin

Answer 10

Stimulates milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth.