To explain: The reason FSH and LH hormones are inhibited after ovulation has occurred in the female cycle.
Concept introduction: The anterior pituitary gland secretes the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH and LH are sex hormones. The FSH triggers the Graafian follicle growth in the ovary. The LH triggers ovulation phase in the ovary.
To explain: The female hormone that inhibits FSH and LH
Concept introduction: The anterior pituitary gland secretes the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH and LH are sex hormones. The FSH triggers the Graafian follicle growth in the ovary. The LH triggers ovulation phase in the ovary.
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- Listed in the table below are the five major reproductive hormones that support ovulation in female mammals, including the giant panda. Describe the role of each hormone in this process and the approximate time during the ovarian cycle that it reaches peak levels. Hormone Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Estrogen Luteinizing hormone (LH) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Progesterone Role in Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle Timing of Peak Levelarrow_forwardIf the ovum is not fertilized, the corpus luteum regresses, and the endometrium sloughs off to result in the first day of menstrual bleeding. The latter event would be duplicated, even if fertilization occurred, if receptors for which of the following hormones were occupied by an antagonist? A) Dehydroepiandrosterone B) Estradiol C ) Estriol D) Estrone E) Progesteronearrow_forwardHow do follicles influence FSH and LH levels at the end of the follicular phase, right before ovulation? Follicles release high quantities of estrogen, which result in a large increase in LH and a small increase in FSH O Follicles release high quantities of progesterone, which result in a large increase in LH and a small increase in FSH O Follicles release low quantities of estrogen, whch result in a large increase in LH O Follicles release low quantities of progesterone, which result in a large increase in LH and a small increase in FSHarrow_forward
- Based on the schematic below, illustrating the control of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by the ovarian hormones, how would you design a hormonal female contraceptive that keeps secretion of FSH and LH low in order to prevent ovulation?arrow_forwardIs there a male equivalent to the sexual cycle observed in female? How does female physiology change during pregnancy? Include the specific changes to the organ systems.arrow_forwardWhy do anabolic steroids lead to reduced sperm counts?arrow_forward
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