progesterone

[andyjl]

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where is this hormone produced and stored in?

 

[dantheman2007]

it's produced in the adrenal gland and the brain
best,
dan

 

[lor]

it's produced in the adrenal gland and the brain
best,
dan

progestrone and estrogens are synthesized and secreted by OVARIES. these two hormones are regulated by LH and FSH which is regulated by GNRH, they are both steroid hormones
know your menstrual cycle
good luck to you all

 

[dantheman2007]

Progesterone is produced in the adrenal glands, the gonads (specifically after ovulation in the corpus luteum), the brain, and, during pregnancy, in the placenta.

From wikipedia.org

 

[Decan]

I agree w/ lor...progesterone is secreted by corpus luteum in response to LH levels. Wikipedia isnt always right.

Regards,

Decan

 

[lor]

Progesterone is produced in the adrenal glands, the gonads (specifically after ovulation in the corpus luteum), the brain, and, during pregnancy, in the placenta.

From wikipedia.org

just be aware that this site is not always right, double check
good luck

 

[poc91nc]

dantheman is right. Just to double check...I'm looking at my anatomy and physiology book and it's true.

pg563 of Anatomy and Physiology 2nd edition by Elaine Marieb

The actual amount of sex hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are minimal...but it is true.

That fact is one of the first things I hammered into my head. Seemed like a good way to set up a trap question because so many people think of sex hormones being associated only with the gonads.

 

[poc91nc]

I'm looking at campbells as well...and they say it's right as well.

If I recall correctly lors...I believe that statement of fact was stated in the kaplan book as well.

 

[poc91nc]

progestrone and estrogens are synthesized and secreted by OVARIES. these two hormones are regulated by LH and FSH which is regulated by GNRH, they are both steroid hormones
know your menstrual cycle
good luck to you all

Isn't the bulk of the adrenal cortex secretions steroid hormones???
glucocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
gonadocorticoids (sex homrones): mostly testosterone and small amounts of ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE

 

[denttiger]

sounds correct to me poc91nc.

 

[dantheman2007]

Isn't the bulk of the adrenal cortex secretions steroid hormones???
glucocorticoids
mineralocorticoids
gonadocorticoids (sex homrones): mostly testosterone and small amounts of ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE

Yes, and kaplan writes just that. Their isn't only one site of production. In terms of the DAT knowing only one site may hurt you. Better to know all there is about these gonadocorticoids.
best,

dan