Female Endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
GnRH
A
Hypothalamus
Awakens the pituitary
2
Q
FSH follicular stimulating hormone
A
Pituitary
Stimulates the follicles
3
Q
LH luteinizing hormone
A
Pituitary
Causes ovulation
Maintains corpus luteum
4
Q
Estrogen
A
Follicles
Builds up uterine lining
Decreases FSH
Increases LH
5
Q
Progesterone
A
Follicles
Maintains uterine lining when pregnant