The female hormone secreted from ovary is
A. All of the other options
B. FSH
C. Estrogen
D. LH
Correct Answer: C. Estrogen
Explanation
The female hormones secreted from the ovary are mainly:
1. Estrogen
• Secreted primarily by the Graafian (mature) follicle and corpus luteum.
• Responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics, growth of reproductive organs, and regulation of the menstrual cycle.
2. Progesterone
• Secreted mainly by the corpus luteum after ovulation.
• Helps to prepare and maintain the endometrium for implantation and supports early pregnancy.
Additional hormones produced in smaller amounts
• Inhibin – inhibits FSH secretion from the pituitary.
• Relaxin – helps relax the pelvic ligaments and cervix during pregnancy.
Final Answer:
The major female hormones secreted from the ovary are Estrogen and Progesterone.
Other Options Details
Here is the explanation of all options:
A. All of the other options
This means that all the remaining choices listed (FSH, Estrogen, and LH) are correct answers together. When this option appears in multiple-choice questions, choosing it means selecting every other answer as correct.
B. FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
• FSH is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland.
• It stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles in the ovary.
• It helps in estrogen production from the growing follicles.
• Plays an important role in the menstrual cycle and female fertility.
C. Estrogen
• Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced mainly by the ovaries, especially the growing Graafian follicles.
• Responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics (breast development, distribution of fat, pubic hair).
• Helps in the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, thickening the endometrium.
• Maintains vaginal and uterine health and influences bone metabolism.
D. LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
LH is also secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
If you want, I can provide sample multiple-choice questions using these hormones for practice.
A surge of LH triggers ovulation, the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
After ovulation, LH converts the ruptured follicle into the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone.
Important for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy early stages.
Summary Table
Option Full Form / Hormone Major Function
A All of the other options All remaining answers are correct
B FSH Follicle growth & estrogen production
C Estrogen Female characteristics & endometrial growth
D LH Ovulation & corpus luteum formation
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group)