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Lutenizing hormone
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plays an important role in ovulation and causes secretion of female sex hormones by the ovaries and testosterone by the testes
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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causes growth of follicles in the ovaries before ovulation and promotes formation of sperm
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What are the ovarian sex hormones?
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estrogens- estradiol, progestins - progesterone
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What do estrogens do?
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promote proliferation and growth of specific cells in the body and are responsible for development of secondary sex characteristics
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What does prolactin do?
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promotes development of breasts and secretion of milk
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What are the posterior pituitary hormones?
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Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
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what does the antidiuretic hormone do?
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it allows for water absortion and is a potent vaso constrictor, can cause decreased excretion of water by the kidneys
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What does oxytocin do?
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Contracts uterus during birth
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