Biology
Name the hormones responsible for the given functions.
| Functions | Hormones |
|---|---|
| (a) Contraction of uterine muscles during child birth | …………………………… |
| (b) Maintenance of corpus luteum | …………………………… |
| (c) Milk formation and secretion | …………………………… |
| (d) Development of external sex characters in males | …………………………… |
| (e) Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system | ……………………………. |
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| Functions | Hormones |
|---|---|
| (a) Contraction of uterine muscles during child birth | Oxytocin |
| (b) Maintenance of corpus luteum | Luteinizing hormone (LH) |
| (c) Milk formation and secretion | Prolactin |
| (d) Development of external sex characters in males | Testosterone |
| (e) Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system | Adrenaline |
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