HOMEOSTASIS AND RESPONSE - Hormones In Reproduction

Question 1

Oestrogen

Answer 1

From ovaries is the main female sex hormone. At puberty eggs begin to mature and be released this is called ovulation

Question 2

Testosterone

Answer 2

Main male sex hormone. Produced by the testes and stimulates sperm production

Question 3

Menstrual Cycle - Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 3

Secreted by the pituitary gland. Causes egg to mature in ovaries in the first part of the cycle

Question 4

Menstrual Cycle - Oestrogen

Answer 4

Secreted by the ovaries. Makes the lining of the uterus grow again after menstruation

Question 5

Menstrual Cycle - Luteinising Hormone (LH)

Answer 5

Secreted by the pituitary gland. Stimulates the release of the egg from the ovary (ovulation)

Question 6

Menstrual Cycle - Progesterone

Answer 6

Secreted by empty follicle in the ovaies. Maintains the lining of the uterus during the second half of the cycle