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hormones |
chemicalsubstances secreted by the ductless glands of the endocrine system directlyinto the bloodstream, which carries them to other parts of the body where theyexert their influence on other glands or target organs. |
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Follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) |
governs the production of ova inwomen and sperm in men |
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Luteinizinghormone (LH) |
triggers ovulation in women and theproduction of androgens (male hormones) in men |
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Prolactin |
stimulatesmilk production in the breasts |
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oxytocin |
associated with milk release, labor, orgasmic contractions, and erotic attachment |
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Pituitarygland hormones: |
•Follicle-stimulatinghormone (FSH) •Luteinizinghormone (LH) •Prolactin •Oxytocin |
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testosterone |
produced in the male testes(also in small amounts in femaleovaries and the adrenal glands of both sexes) |
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estrogen |
produced in the female ovaries(also in small amounts in male testes and the adrenal glands of both sexes). |
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progesterone |
producedby the ovaries after ovulation; prepares the endometrium to nourish afertilized egg |
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inhibin |
producedby the testes and ovaries; inhibits release of FSH from the pituitary. |
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pheromones |
chemical substances secreted externally by animals that convey information to and produce specific responses in members of the same species |
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Amenorrhea |
is the absence of menstruation forthree months or longer after menstruation has begun |
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ogliomenorrhea |
is the absence of periods for shorter intervals and is common in the first few years following menarche (first menses) |
