Female Reproductive Hormones

Question 1

Where is Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) made

Answer 1

Pituitary Gland

Question 2

Function of FSH

Answer 2

Causes an egg to mature in ovary

Stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone Oestrogen

Question 3

Where is Oestrogen found

Answer 3

Ovaries

In response to FSH

Question 4

Functions of Oestrogen

Answer 4

Stimulates the lining of the uterus to grow after mensuration

Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH

Inhibits the release of FSH

Question 5

Where is Luteinising Hormone (LH) found

Answer 5

Pituitary Gland

Question 6

Functions of LH

Answer 6

Stimulates the release of a mature egg from the ovary

Stimulates the ovaries to release Progesterone

Inhibits the release of Oestrogen

Question 7

Where is Progesterone found

Answer 7

Ovaries

Question 8

Functions of Progesterone

Answer 8

Maintains the lining of uterus during the second half of menstral cycle and pregnancy

Inhibits FSH and LH

Question 9

Where is Thyroxine found

Answer 9

Found in the thyroid gland

Question 10

Functions of Thyroxine

Answer 10

Stimulates the basal metabolic rate

Question 12

Functions of Adrenaline

Answer 12

Increases the heart rate
Boost the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscle
“Flight or fight”

Question 13

Where is Adrenaline found

Answer 13

Produced by the Adrenal gland in times of fear or stress