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Portage Learning
Exam 6 A P I
Course: BIOD 101
ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY I W/LAB
, Question 1
pts
Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to
become pregnant.
Your Answer:
Lutenizing hormone acts on the ovary causing ovulation to occur, it also
causes progesterone to be released to help fertilization of an egg leading to
pregnancy. The release of progesterone is vital for the maintenence of
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.
Question 2
pts
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream?
Explain why or why not.
Your Answer:
Yes,Males and Females have both male and female hormones just in different
ratios.
(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.
Question 3
pts
Label the endocrine glands (A-C)
A:
B:
C:
Portage Learning
Exam 6 A P I
Course: BIOD 101
ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY I W/LAB
, Question 1
pts
Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to
become pregnant.
Your Answer:
Lutenizing hormone acts on the ovary causing ovulation to occur, it also
causes progesterone to be released to help fertilization of an egg leading to
pregnancy. The release of progesterone is vital for the maintenence of
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.
Question 2
pts
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream?
Explain why or why not.
Your Answer:
Yes,Males and Females have both male and female hormones just in different
ratios.
(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.
Question 3
pts
Label the endocrine glands (A-C)
A:
B:
C:
