Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy
A)growth hormone (somatotropin)
B)insulin
C)luteinizing hormone
D)oxytocin
E)parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin

Question

Match the following hormones with their correct descriptions.

-Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy
A)growth hormone (somatotropin)
B)insulin
C)luteinizing hormone
D)oxytocin
E)parathormone
F)progesterone
G)testosterone
H)thyroid-stimulating hormone
I)thyroxine
J)prolactin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.

Answer: C
 Luteinizing hormone is not secreted by the ovaries, but it does play a role in ovulation and the regulation of estrogen and progesterone production.

Answer: D
 Oxytocin is secreted by the pituitary gland and plays a role in childbirth and lactation.

Answer: J
 Prolactin is also secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates milk production in lactating women.

The other hormones listed do not match the given description.

Match the Following Hormones with Their Correct Descriptions