M6: Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown

Question 1

5 / 5 pts

Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become

pregnant.

Your Answer:

1- LH provides on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur.

2-Progesterone is very important for maintenance pf pregnancy. LH makes

progesterone release. And it helps to make easy potential fertilization of the egg and

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

5 / 5 pts

Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or

why not.

Your Answer:

Yes. Female and male bodies both produce all the sex hormones. But ratios are

different. The adrenal glands mostly responsible for produce opposite hormone that the

ovaries would not.

(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

10 / 10 pts

Label the endocrine glands (A-D)

A: ______________

B: ______________

C: ______________

D: ______________

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Your Answer:

A: Thyroid

B: Adrenal gland

C: Kidney

D: Pancreas

A: Thyroid gland

B: Adrenal gland

C: Kidney

D: Pancreas

Question 4

10 / 10 pts

Explain the concept of negative feedback and how it helps to maintain homeostasis.

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