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Endocrine: Function of the Reproductive Hormones - 11.3 and 11.4

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Function of Estrogen in females (puberty to menopause):

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Many functions, monthly cycles (ovarian and menstrual), bone homeostasis, secondary sex characteristics, …

#2
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Function of Progesterone in females:

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• Uterine wall buildup during monthly cycle. • Maintains uterine wall during pregnancy • Prepares breasts during pregnancy

#3
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Function of Testosterone in males:

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• Sperm Development 2. Secondary Male sex characteristics

#4
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Function of Luteinizing hormone in females:

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Ovulation (release of egg from follicle).

#5
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Function of Luteinizing hormone in males:

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Stimulates production of testosterone.

#6
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Function of Follicle stimulating hormone in females:

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Development of monthly ova (gamete) in bubble-like follicles.

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Function of Follicle stimulating hormone in males:

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Sperm (gamete) Development

#8
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Function of Oxytocin:

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• Stimulates the smooth muscle in the uterine wall, leading to contraction during labor. • Causes milk to flow to the nipple during lactation (nursing). This is called the “let-down response”.