Even though they are not a hormone, prostaglandins act in a similar way. Answer the following questions according to the diagram. 1.Do the prostaglandins serve as a hormonal control system? If so, identify that system and explain your answer. 2.Identify and Describe the control system that stimulates uterus contractions.
Even though they are not a hormone, prostaglandins act in a similar way. Answer the following questions according to the diagram. 1.Do the prostaglandins serve as a hormonal control system? If so, identify that system and explain your answer. 2.Identify and Describe the control system that stimulates uterus contractions.
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Even though they are not a hormone, prostaglandins act in a similar way. Answer the following questions according to the diagram.
1.Do the prostaglandins serve as a hormonal control system? If so, identify that system and explain your answer.
2.Identify and Describe the control system that stimulates uterus contractions.
Transcribed Image Text:Estrogen
Oxytocin
from
from fetus
ovaries
and mother's
posterior pituitary
Induces oxytocin
receptors on uterus
Stimulates uterus
to contract
Stimulates
placenta to make
Prostaglandins
Stimulate more
contractions
of uterus
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