Question

Hormones for the menstrual cycle are produced by

• A. uterus only
  
• B. ovaries and anterior pituitary
  
• C. ovaries and uterus
  
• D. ovaries only
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B ovaries and anterior pituitary


Menstrual cycle
The cyclic changes that occur in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus in the female reproductive system of primates are called the menstrual cycle. Examples include humans, monkeys, etc.

Hormones in the menstrual cycle
In the menstrual cycle, under the influence of the following hormones, the uterus and ovary undergo a lot of changes:

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
• Estrogen and progesterone are secreted by the Graafian follicle and corpus luteum of the ovary.

Uterus
The uterus or womb is a hollow muscular structure that has the shape of an inverted pear. It lies in the pelvic cavity between the urinary bladder and the rectum. Implantation and development of the fetus till birth take place in the uterus.

Final answer

d. ovaries and anterior pituitary