Homeostasis & Response: The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
Define “Puberty”?
Puberty is the period in which adolescents start to develop secondary sexual characteristics.
What does FSH stand for?
FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone
What does LH stand for?
LH - Luteinising Hormone
What will happen if an egg cell does not get fertilised during the menstrual cycle?
If an egg cell does not get fertilised during the menstrual cycle then the uterus lining and egg are released in the form of a period.
The cycle then repeats.
What causes puberty?
Puberty is caused by hormones. Testosterone in males and oestrogen is females.
What is the role of FSH in the menstrual cycle?
FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) causes an egg to mature in the ovary.
What is the role of LH in the menstrual cycle?
LH (Luteinising hormone) causes a mature egg in the ovary to be released. This is called ovulation.
What is the role of oestrogen in the menstrual cycle?
The role of oestrogen in the menstrual cycle is to maintain the uterus lining.
The role of progesterone is to maintain the uterus lining.
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
The role of progesterone is to maintain the uterus lining.
The role of oestrogen in the menstrual cycle is to maintain the uterus lining.
