B11 HORMONAL COORDINATION Flashcards
1
Q
What does FSH do in the menstrual cycle(2 things)
A
1.- causes egg to mature
2.-stimulates the ovary to produce oestrogen
2
Q
What does LH do in the menstrual cycle(1 thing)
A
1.-triggers ovulation
3
Q
What does oestrogen do in the menstrual cycle(3 things)
A
1.-causes lining of the uterus to develop
2.-inhibits the release of FSH
3.-stimulates the release of LH
4
Q
What does progesterone do in the menstrual cycle(2 things)
A
1.-maintains the lining of the uterus
2.-inhibits the release of both FSH and LH