- Joined
- Jul 3, 2013
- Messages
- 53
- Reaction score
- 11
Alans Notes say Estrogen! So which one is it? I have found different sources that say estrogen and others that say progesterone. I put Estrogen but of course got it wrong.
Thanks
Thickening of the Endometrium
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the thickening of the endometrium?
A. Estrogen (16%)
B. Oxytocin (3%)
C. Progesterone (52%)
D. Luteinizing hormone (17%)
E. Follicle stimulating hormone (12%)
Correct Answer: C. Progesterone
Follicle stimulating hormone causes the follicle in the ovary to begin to divide to complete meiosis II. The growing follicle that will eventually release the egg during ovulation secretes estrogen. The estrogen then spurs the secretion of luteinizing hormone by the posterior pituitary gland, causing the follicle to rupture and release the egg. It is progesterone that is then secreted by the ruptured follicle called the corpus luteum. It is the progesterone that is responsible for readying the endometrium for implantation should fertilization occur.
Thanks
Thickening of the Endometrium
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the thickening of the endometrium?
A. Estrogen (16%)
B. Oxytocin (3%)
C. Progesterone (52%)
D. Luteinizing hormone (17%)
E. Follicle stimulating hormone (12%)
Correct Answer: C. Progesterone
Follicle stimulating hormone causes the follicle in the ovary to begin to divide to complete meiosis II. The growing follicle that will eventually release the egg during ovulation secretes estrogen. The estrogen then spurs the secretion of luteinizing hormone by the posterior pituitary gland, causing the follicle to rupture and release the egg. It is progesterone that is then secreted by the ruptured follicle called the corpus luteum. It is the progesterone that is responsible for readying the endometrium for implantation should fertilization occur.