Biology - Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What does Oestrogen do?
A
Repairs and thickens the uterus lining.
Inhibits FSH.
Stimulates release of LH.
2
Q
What does Progesterone do?
A
Maintains the uterus lining.
Inhibits LH.
3
Q
What does LH do?
A
Stimulates the release of the egg.
4
Q
What does FSH do?
A
Causes an egg to mature in the ovary.
Stimulates release of Oestrogen.
5
Q
How long is the menstrual cycle?
A
28 days.
6
Q
At what day does the egg get released?
A
Day 14.
7
Q
Which organ releases Oestrogen?
A
Ovaries.
8
Q
Which organ releases Progesterone?
A
Ovaries.
9
Q
Which organ releases LH?
A
Pituitary gland.
10
Q
Which organ releases FSH?
A
Pituitary gland.
11
Q
Matthew is concentrating. True or False?
A
False.
