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Reproductive Hormones Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 23:15, 7 October 2011
, 23:15, 7 October 2011→Prostaglandin (PGE2)
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In females it's target tissue is the corpus luteum and the oviduct where it helps induce ovulation and the secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum. PGE<sub>2</sub> also plays an important role during labour where it aids the softening of the cervix and aids stimulation of uterine contractions.
In females it's target tissue is the [[Corpus_Luteum_Regression_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]] and the oviduct where it helps induce ovulation and the secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum. PGE<sub>2</sub> also plays an important role during labour where it aids the softening of the cervix and aids stimulation of uterine contractions.
===Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)===
===Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)===