2.3 Hormones and the menstrual cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three hormones involved in the menstrual cycle
A
Oestrogen, LH and FSH
2
Q
Where is FSH made and what does it do?
A
The pituitary gland, causes the egg to mature and oestrogen to be produced.
3
Q
Where is oestrogen made and what does it do?
A
The ovaries, inhibits the further production of FSH, stimulates the production of LH and stimulates the womb lining to develop to receive the fertilised egg.
4
Q
Where is LH made and what does it do?
A
made in the pituitary gland, stimulates the mature egg to be released from the ovary
5
Q
What is it called when a mature egg is released, and where is it released from?
A
Ovulation, egg comes from the ovary
6
Q
What is the menstrual cycle?
A
The reproductive cycle in women which is controlled by hormones.
