PORTAGE LEARNING BIOD 151 A&P 1 MODULE 6 Exam

PORTAGE LEARNING BIOD 151 A&P 1 MODULE 6 Exam Answer the following questions. 1. Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to becomepregnant. (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 forthe maintenance of pregnancy. 2. Would you expect a male to have estrogen in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. (1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce “all” the sex hormones. However, the ratiosare different. (2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this “opposite” hormone thatthe testis would not. 1. Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to becomepregnant. LH, luteinizing hormone, stimulates the ovaries in females. Low levels of LH can indicate a problem with the ovaries. This can result in problems with ovulation. Low levels of LH can alsoindicate a problem with the pituitary gland, which is the master gland that produces LH.