Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for
stimulating the production of progesterone?
a) Luteinizing hormone
Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland.
b) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for stimulating the ovaries
to secrete estrogen.
c) Estrogen
Estrogens are responsible for developing and maintaining the female
reproductive tract.
d) Androgen
Androgens, secreted in small amounts by the ovaries, are involved in
early development of the follicle and also affect the female libido.
stimulating the production of progesterone?
a) Luteinizing hormone
Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland.
b) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for stimulating the ovaries
to secrete estrogen.
c) Estrogen
Estrogens are responsible for developing and maintaining the female
reproductive tract.
d) Androgen
Androgens, secreted in small amounts by the ovaries, are involved in
early development of the follicle and also affect the female libido.