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estrogen
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changes females into sexually-mature women, development of breasts, further development of the uterus and vagina, broadening of the pelvis, growth of pubic and axillary hair, increase in adipose (fat) tissue
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progesterone
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stimulates the growth of a cushion lining in the uterus for the fertilized egg and help the breast make milk
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LH (Luetenizing Hormone)
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Stimulates Corpus Luteum so it can secrete progesterone
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FSH (Follicule Stimulating Hormone)
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develops the primary follicle during the first few days of the menstrual cycle
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HCG
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prevents the deterioration of the corpus luteum at the end of the fourth week and enables pregnancy to continue beyond the end of the normal menstrual cycle
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Oxytocin
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causes the uterus to contract and labor to begin
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ACTH
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causes adrenal glands to release the estrogen precursor dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)
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CRH
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stimulates the pituitary glands of both mother and her fetus
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Relaxin
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relax the pubic ligaments and
softens and enlarges the opening to the cervix |
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testosterone
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develops of the secondary sexual characteristics (e.g., facial hair)
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