Question

bio - 202 topic 7: male and female reproductive physiology
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what is estrogen?
a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that regulates metabolism
a hormone produced by the developing follicle that helps to thicken the uterine lining
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production
a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates growth and development
a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels

Explanation:

Estrogen is a female sex hormone. The developing follicle in the ovary produces estrogen. One of its key functions is to thicken the uterine lining (endometrium) in preparation for potential pregnancy.

• The adrenal - gland - produced hormone that regulates metabolism is cortisol (and some other hormones like adrenaline, but not estrogen).
• The pituitary - gland - produced hormone that stimulates milk production is prolactin.
• The thyroid - gland - produced hormones that regulate growth and development are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
• The pancreas - produced hormone that regulates blood - sugar levels is insulin (and glucagon).

Answer:

A hormone produced by the developing follicle that helps to thicken the uterine lining