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storky111

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Hormones used in the suppression of ovulation include:
 
  1. estrogens and progestins.
  2. luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.
  3. androgens and progestins.
  4. endorphins and androgens.

Question 2

Vasopressin is:
 
  1. an anterior pituitary hormone.
  2. an antidiuretic hormone.
  3. used in adrenal insufficiency.
  4. used to increase smooth-muscle contraction of the digestive tract and vascular bed.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Estrogen, progesterone, and a combination of the two hormones are very effective as oral con-traceptives. They prevent ovulation and cause a state that mimics pregnancy in the female.

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The posterior pituitary gland produces the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) vasopressin.


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Wow, this really help

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