BIOD 151 - BIOD 151 Module 6 Exam Review Answer Key - Portage learning

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Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. Your Answer: LH acts on the ovary causing ovulation to occur. Progesterone is the hormone for the maintena... nce of pregnacy, LH causes progesterone to release potential fertilization of an egg and pregnancy. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. Your Answer: male and females both produce all the sex hormones. males have higher levels, but females some level of this hormone. The adrenal gland are responsible for producing the opposite hormone that the gonads of the individual do not. (1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce “all” the sex hormones. However, the ratios are different. (2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this “opposite” hormone that the ovaries would not. Label the endocrine glands (A-D) A: B: C: D: .................................continued [Show More]

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