The main function of lymphatic circulation is to
A. transport hormones around the body.
B. provide immune functions for protection.
C. provide a backup for systemic circulation.
D. transport nutrients and oxygen to cells.
The main function of lymphatic circulation is to
A. transport hormones around the body.
B. provide immune functions for protection.
C. provide a backup for systemic circulation.
D. transport nutrients and oxygen to cells.
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Match the action/descriptor from the left-hand column to theappropriate hormone listed in the right-hand column.
| 1. | estradiol |
| 2. | estriol |
| 3. | estrone |
| 4. | human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) |
| 5. | FSH |
| 6. | LH |
| 7. | Oxytocin |
| 8. | Progesterone |
| 9. | Prolactin |
| 10. | Testosterone |
is the hormone that stimulates milk production | |
is the hormone that 'surges' and promotes ovulation and CLformation | |
is the main estrogen in circulation of non pregnantpre-menopausal women | |
is the main estrogen in circulation in blood of post-menopausalwomen | |
is the hormone that 'rescues' the CL - keeping it fromregressing | |
is the hormone that, due the actions of aromatase, is convertedto estradiol by granulosa cells in the | |
is a hormone that causes cervical mucus to become thin andfluid, facilitating sperm transport in the female reproductivetract | |
is a hormone that causes a slight elevation in core bodytemperature when present in circulation | |
is the hormone measured in current urine and blood pregnancytests |
