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Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland is true?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What is the primary function of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the endocrine system?
A
Regulates blood sugar levels
B
Controls the release of growth hormone
C
Stimulates the production of thyroid hormones
D
Triggers ovulation and stimulates testosterone production
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Understand the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the endocrine system. LH is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland.
Recognize that LH plays a crucial role in the reproductive system. In females, LH is responsible for triggering ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary.
In males, LH stimulates the production of testosterone by acting on the Leydig cells in the testes.
Differentiate LH's function from other hormones. For example, insulin regulates blood sugar levels, growth hormone influences growth and metabolism, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates the production of thyroid hormones.
Conclude that the primary function of LH is related to reproduction: triggering ovulation in females and stimulating testosterone production in males.
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