Chapter 47, Problem 14PIAT

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The pill’s effects on the normal hormonal function in the body in each of the following:

(a) Maturation of a follicle

(b) Thickening of the uterine lining during the follicular phase

(c) Probability of ovulation

(d) Volume of menstrual fluid

Introduction:

The FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary and regulates the pubertal maturation, growth, and development. It works along with LH (luteinizing hormone) in the reproductive system. The pill’s mechanism was confirmed by the scientists by measuring the plasma hormone levels before and after the use of the pill. Given below is a graph representing the different levels of progesterone at different pill concentrations. Single asterisk (*) signifies P < 0.05, double asterisks (&) signify P **lt; 0.01, and triple asterisks (&*) signify P **lt; 0.001.