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PORTAGE LEARNING BIOD 151 A & P 1
MODULE 6 Exam
Answer the following questions.
1. Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to
becomepregnant.
(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 forthe maintenance of pregnancy.
2. Would you expect a male to have estrogen in their bloodstream? Explain why or why
not.
(1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce “all” the sex hormones. However, the
ratiosare different.
(2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this “opposite”
hormone thatthe testis would not.
1. Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to
becomepregnant.
LH, luteinizing hormone, stimulates the ovaries in females. Low levels of LH can
indicate a problem with the ovaries. This can result in problems with ovulation. Low
levels of LH can alsoindicate a problem with the pituitary gland, which is the master
gland that produces LH.
, Label the endocrine glands (A-C)
A:
Pineal gland
B:
Hypothalamus