Author Question: Hormones used in the suppression of ovulation include: 1. estrogens and progestins. 2. ... (Read 26 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.

millet · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
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.

Answer to Question 2

2
The posterior pituitary gland produces the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) vasopressin.