Question

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

Explanation:

Estrogen is a female sex hormone. Let's analyze each option:

• Insulin is produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels, so the first option is wrong.
• Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate milk production, so the second option is wrong.
• Estrogen is produced by the developing follicle and helps thicken the uterine lining, so the third option is correct.
• Hormones like cortisol from the adrenal gland regulate metabolism, so the fourth option is wrong.
• Thyroxine from the thyroid gland regulates growth and development, so the fifth option is wrong.

Answer:

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