Systems Review Quiz

1. Ovulation in the female is triggered by a mid-cycle surge in _______________.

2. At puberty, the _______________ system ultimately signals the reproductive organs to begin producing gametes.

3. Before menopause, _______________induce the synthesis of bone matrix and thus interact with the skeletal system.

4. The release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary is regulated by _______________ .

5. _______________ promote the growth of skeletal muscle.

6. In the follicular phase of the female menstrual cycle, _______________ , is causing the buildup of cells and fluid around the oocyte, preparing ovary tissues for ovulation.

7. During the luteal phase of the female menstrual cycle, _______________is the hormone that is primarily causing the growth of the lining of the uterus.

8. After ovulation, the granulosa cells that surrounded the oocyte become a glandular _______________ that secretes hormones.

9. The hormone _______________ is responsible for male secondary sex characteristics.

10. In the kidney, ______________ stimulate the production of the hormone erythropoietin and thus enhance the production of red blood cells.

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