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A&P 1 101 Module 6 exam 6 endocrine system (Portage learning)

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Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. Your Answer: Lutenizing hormone acts on the ovary causing ovulation to occur, it a... lso causes progesterone to be released to help fertilization of an egg leading to pregnancy. The release of progesterone is vital for the maintenence of pregnancy. (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. Question 2 4 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. Your Answer: Yes,Males and Females have both male and female hormones just in different ratios. (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. Question 3 10 / 10 pts Label the endocrine glands (A-C) A: _____________ B: _____________ C: _____________ Your Answer: A- pineal gland B- Hypothalamus C- pituitary gland A: Pineal gland B: Hypothalamus C: Pituitary gland [Show More]

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