Homeostasis & Response -> Hormones in Humans: Reproduction + Metabolism Flashcards
- Neurones carry _______
- in the form of _______
- called _______
information
electrical signals
nerve impulses
Where is FSH released from?
Pituitary gland
What does FSH do?
Stimulates an egg to mature
Where is oestrogen released from?
Ovaries
What two things does oestrogen do?
- Inhibits FSH production
- Stimulates LH production
What acronym can you use to remember the four hormones and their functions?
F
O
L
P
Where is progesterone released from?
Ovaries
Which two hormones maintain the lining of the uterus? (What acronym can you use to remember this?)
Oestrogen and progesterone (OP)
What do oestrogen and progesterone maintain?
The lining of the uterus
What do the four hormones (FOLP) control?
The menstrual cycle
What topic does the menstrual cycle fall under?
Homeostasis & Response
What two things does progesterone do?
- Inhibits FSH production
- Inhibits LH production
Where is LH released from?
Pituitary gland
What does LH do?
Stimulates ovulation
