2.3 - Hormones and the menstrual cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Which hormones control the menstrual cycle?
A
- FSH
- Oestrogen
- LH
2
Q
What is FSH an acronym of?
A
Follicle stimulating hormone
3
Q
Where is FSH made?
A
The pituitary gland
4
Q
What two things does FSH cause in the menstrual cycle?
A
- The egg to mature
- Oestrogen to be produced
5
Q
What is oestrogen produced by?
A
The ovaries
6
Q
What three things does oestrogen do in the menstrual cycle?
A
- Inhibits (stops) further production of FSH
- Stimulates LH to be produced
- Stimulates the womb lining to develop
7
Q
What is LH an acronym of?
A
Luteinising hormone
8
Q
Where is LH made?
A
The pituitary gland
9
Q
What does LH do in the menstrual cycle?
A
Stimulates the mature egg to be released from the ovary (ovulation)
10
Q
How long does the menstrual cycle take?
A
28 days
11
Q
When in the menstrual cycle does ovulation take place?
A
14 days into the cycle
12
Q
Describe the full process of the production and jobs of the hormones in the menstrual cycle (7)
A
- FSH is produced
- FSH causes the egg to mature
- FSH causes oestrogen to be produced
- Oestrogen inhibits further production of FSH
- Oestrogen stimulates the womb lining to develop
- Oestrogen stimulates the production of LH
- LH stimulates the mature egg to be released from the ovary (ovulation)
