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Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. ✔✔(1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. ✔✔(1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce "all" the sex hormones. However, the ratios are different. (2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this "opposite" hormone that the ovaries would not
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Label the endocrine glands (A-D) A: B: C: Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. ✔✔(1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. ✔✔(1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce "all" the sex hormones. However, the ratios are different. (2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this "opposite" hormone that the ovaries would not. D: ✔✔A: Thyroid gland B: Adrenal gland C: Kidney D: Pancreas
point (homeostasis). Nega!ve feedback is a way of "turning off" hormone produc!on when the desired level is achieved
MSH - melanocyte stimulating hormone Melatonin Cortisol GH - Growth hormone ✔✔MSH - melanocyte stimulating hormone
Milk letdown Given to aid in childbirth process ✔✔Growth of uterus and vagina
It is a mineralocorticoid. It increases blood pressure ✔✔It causes the kidneys to retain potassium and excrete sodium.
Excretory Nervous Circulatory Digestive ✔✔Nervous