Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of progesterone?

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for stimulating the production of progesterone?
a) Luteinizing hormone
Luteinizing hormone is released by the pituitary gland.
b) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for stimulating the ovaries to secrete estrogen.
c) Estrogen
Estrogens are responsible for developing and maintaining the female reproductive tract.
d) Androgen
Androgens, secreted in small amounts by the ovaries, are involved in early development of the follicle and also affect the female libido.