Homestasis

Question 1

What are the 4 key hormones which control the menstrual cycle?

Answer 1

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Oestrogen
Luteinising hormone (LH)
Progesterone

Question 2

What does oestrogen do? And where is it found

Answer 2

Oestrogen is produced in the ovaries and causes the development of the thick, spongy uterus lining

Question 3

Where is progesterone produced and what does it do?

Answer 3

Progesterone is produced in the ovaries after ovulation
It’s responsible for maintaining the lining of the uterus during days 14 to 28
When progesterone levels drop/decrease this will trigger the breakdown of the lining. This then marks day 1 of the next menstrual cycle

Question 4

What is homeostasis?

Answer 4

Homeostasis describes the processes that happen in a cell or organism to maintain/keep conditions optimal