B3.2 Flashcards
1
Q
FSH
A
Secreted by pituitary gland, causes egg to mature, also stimulates ovaries to release oestrogen
2
Q
Oestrogen
A
Secreted by ovaries, causing the lining of uterus to build up , oestrogen inhibits FSH and causes LH to be released by the pituitary glands.
3
Q
LH
A
When LH reaches peak in cycle ovulation is triggered. Stimulates release of egg , day 14
4
Q
Progesterone
A
Maintains uterus lining , inhibits LH, produced in ovaries
5
Q
Where is egg fertilised?
A
Fallopian tube
6
Q
Turgid
A
Swollen
7
Q
Flaccid
A
Shrivel, dried out
8
Q
Where are pacemaker cells found?
A
Right atrium
9
Q
Xylem
A
- take WATER up
- made of dead cells
10
Q
Phloem
A
- transport food
- living cells
- sieve plates
- both up and down
