An Increase in the Secretion of ____ Initiates the Beginning

question 97

Multiple Choice

An increase in the secretion of ____ initiates the beginning of the ovarian cycle.

• A)estrogen
• B)progesterone
• C)LH
• D)FSH
• E)prolactin

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Definitions:

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

Milk Synthesis

The biological process by which mammary glands produce milk.

Antagonistic Hormones

Hormones that have opposing effects on the body, regulating various physiological functions to maintain homeostasis.

Endocrine Glands

are ductless glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.