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Reproductive hormones
Reproductive hormones
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Medical
Graduate
08/21/2010

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Term
FSH
Definition
stimulates follicle growth and cell proliferation

Induces estrogen and progesterone release from the ovarian follicle
Term
LH
Definition
Stimulates Meiosis I

Stimulates ovulation

Stimulates corpus luteum formation

Stimulates estrogen and progesterone production
Term
Estrogen
Definition
Promotes proliferation of uterine endometrium

Causes thinning of cervical mucosa

Inhibits FSH and LH at low concentrations

Stimulates LH and FSH release at high concentration
Term
Progesterone
Definition
Stimulates growth of uterine wall and blood vessels

Inhibits production of FSH (preventing additional follicle maturation)
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