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Before puberty, the rate of secretion of
___ from the hypothalamus are very low. |
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Before puberty, the rate of secretion of ___ and ___ from the anterior
pituitary are very low. |
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Decline in this hormone causes the endometrium to be
sloughed and results in menses. |
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Increased secretion of this hormone from developing follicles
causes the endometrium to thicken during the proliferative
phase. |
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| A large increase in this hormone results in ovulation. |
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At the time of ovulation this hormone acts on immature follicles
and stimulates them to start developing; the follicles mature in
the next menstrual cycle. |
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Produced by the corpus luteum; primarily responsible for the
secretory phase of the uterus. |
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Stimulates the secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior
pituitary. |
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| Hormone that stimulates the secretion of estrogen from follicles. |
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| Sperm cell vesicle containing enzymes released during fertilization. |
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| Hormone released from the hypothalamus; stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete two hormones. |
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| Released from the anterior pituitary; stimulates interstitial cells to secrete testosterone. |
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| Released from the anterior pituitary; binds to Sertoli cells and promotes sperm cell development and inhibin secretion. |
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| Secreted by Sertoli cells; inhibits FSH secretion. |
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| Before puberty, small amounts are produced by the testes and adrenal gland; inhibits GnRH, LH, and FSH secretion. |
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| Causes the enlargement and differentiation of the male genitalia; promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics; necessary for spermatogenesis. |
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| Hormone required for normal sexual behavior. |
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