hormone sources of the reproductive system & its actions

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estrogen

  • ovaries

  • targets the uterus, ovaries, mammary glands, brain, and other tissues

  • stimulate uterine lining growth, regulate menstrual cycle, facilitate the development of secondary s3x characteristics

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progesterone

  • ovaries

  • targets mainly the uterus and mammary glands

  • stimulates uterine lining growth, regulates menstrual cycle, required for maintenance of pregnancy

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inhibin

  • ovaries

  • targets the anterior pituitary

  • inhibits the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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estrogen, progesterone, and inhibin

placenta

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

  • placenta

  • targets the ovaries

  • stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone

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testosterone

  • placenta

  • targets the testes and mainly other tissues

  • promotes spermatogenesis, secondary s3x characteristics

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inhibin

testes