Question
Mention their source and the function they perform:
hCG, LH, FSH, Relaxin.
hCG, LH, FSH, Relaxin.
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S. No.
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Hormone
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Source
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Function
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(i)
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FSH
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Anterior pituitary lobe.
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Stimulates growth of ovarian follicles and maturation of primary oocytes.
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(ii)
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LH
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Anterior pituitary lobe.
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Induces ovulation and maintains corpus luteum.
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(iii)
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hCG
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Chorionic cells of placenta.
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Maintains the corpus luteum and stimulates it to secrete progesterone.
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(iv)
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Relaxin
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Ovary.
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Helps during child birth by relaxing the pelvic muscles as well as muscles of the cervix.
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