Ovarian Cycle and Hormones Quiz

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

• Progesterone

• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

• Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Which endocrine gland secretes Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

• Thyroid gland

• Pituitary gland

• Ovaries

• Adrenal gland

What is the primary effect of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in the ovarian cycle?

• Stimulates the release of an egg from the ovary

• Maintains the uterine lining

• Inhibits follicle development

• Increases production of follicular fluid

Where is Luteinizing Hormone (LH) produced?

• Ovaries

• Hypothalamus

• Pituitary gland

• Uterus

Which hormone is secreted by the developing follicles and contributes to the thickening of the uterine lining?

• Progesterone

• Oestrogen

• FSH

• hCG

Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining after ovulation?

• FSH

• LH

• Oestrogen

• Progesterone

What is the source of progesterone after ovulation?

• Follicle

• Corpus luteum

• Pituitary gland

• Uterus

What is the primary function of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) during pregnancy?

• Stimulates follicle growth

• Maintains the corpus luteum

• Triggers ovulation

• Thickens the uterine lining

Which endocrine organ produces hCG?

• Ovaries

• Placenta

• Pituitary gland

• Uterus

What type of molecule are most hormones, including FSH, LH, and hCG?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids