Human Reproduction Problem Set
Problem 4: Pituitary hormones
What pituitary hormone(s) control ovulation and production of female hormones by the ovary?
A.
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estrogen
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B.
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gonadotropin releasing hormone
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C.
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
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D.
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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH)
These gonadotropins are released by the anterior pituitary in response to the action of gonadotropin releasing hormone released by the hypothalamus.
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E.
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progesterone
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