OVARIES
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The ovaries is part of the?
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
It is a Part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
OVARIES
In the ovaries, what do the anterior pituitary gland secretes?
follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
What do follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates?
growth of the ovarian follicles secretion of estrogen into the plasma
This stimulates production of hormone which stimulates production of progesterone during ovulation
luteinizing hormone
What do LH stimulates during ovulation?
Progesterone
What are the principal female sex hormones?
Estrogens and progesterone
What causes the Abnormal synthesis of estrogens?
Ovaries (primary disorder)
If the problem is in the ovaries, we called that a ______________?
primary condition
If the disorder originates from either the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, we called that a ________________?
secondary condition
Secreted by the ovarian follicles and by the placenta during pregnancy.
ESTROGEN
What secretes the estrogen during pregnancy?
ovarian follicles and the placenta
What are the 3 types of Estrogen?
• Estradiol-17B or Estradiol • Estrone • Estriol
Estradiol is AKA?
E2
It is the principal estrogen and the most potent
ESTRADIOL
Elevated or increased during reproductive years
ESTRADIOL
What is the importance of Estradiol?
Regulates menstrual cycle Helps maintain reproductive health
Estrone is AKA?
E1
Also known as E1
ESTRONE
Weakest type or form of estrogen
ESTRONE
Aside from ovaries, estrone can also be synthesized and secreted by _____________ as well as ______________?
adrenal glands fatty tissues
Also known as E3
ESTRIOL
Estriol is AKA as?
E3
Mainly found elevated among pregnant women
ESTRIOL