2.2 Flashcards
1
Q
how does puberty start
A
the pituitary gland is stimulated by a released hormone produced in the hypothalamus
2
Q
what does FSH do in males
A
promotes sperm production
3
Q
what does ICSH do
A
stimulates production of testosterone
4
Q
what does testosterone do
A
stimulates sperm production and activates the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
5
Q
explain testosterone inhibition
A
high levels trigger negative feedback causing the inhibition of the pituitary gland stopping FSH and ICSH production
6
Q
what does FSH do in women
A
stimulates the development of a follicle
7
Q
what does LH do
A
triggers ovulation
8
Q
what does oestrogen do
A
stimulates proliferation
