Discuss estrogen in terms of target cells and major functions
What will be an ideal response?
Estrogen (or estradiol) is secreted from the female gonads or ovaries. Its target cells are the female sex organs, bones and the body as a whole. Its major functions are: it promotes follicular development; it governs development of female secondary sexual characteristics; it stimulates uterine and breast growth; it enhances pubertal growth spurt; and it promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.
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Identify the mismatched pair
A) skull bones: 8 cranial and 14 facial bones B) bones associated with the skull: 6 auditory ossicles and 1 hyoid bone C) vertebral column: 24 vertebrae and 1 sacrum and 1 coccyx D) thoracic cage: sternum and 24 ribs and 2 clavicles E) There is no mismatched pair.
Which of the following structures is labeled B in the diagram?
a) axon terminal b) trigger zone c) cell body d) peripheral process e) dendrites
The large fluid filled cavity within a mature ovarian follicle is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
This figure shows the gross anatomy of a long bone. Which number indicates the medullary cavity?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5