science Flashcards
1
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found in the hypothalamus and travels to the pituitary gland.
A
GnRH or gonadotropin releasing hormone
2
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stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles
A
Follicle stimulating hormone
3
Q
used to bind leydig cells in order to stimulate testosterone
A
lh or luteinizing hormone
4
Q
male sex hormone
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testosterone
5
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regulate electrolytes
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aldosterone
6
Q
type of hormone produced by cells in the testes
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inhibin
7
Q
protein produced by the anterior pituitary gland vis lactotroph
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prolactin
8
Q
contraction of smooth muscles in the wall of the uterus
A
oxxytocin
9
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steroid hormone that works in the body to balance the effects of estrogen
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progesterone
