Hormonal Control

Question 1

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - Females

Answer 1

Stimulates the development and maturation of the ovarian cycle

Question 2

Luteinising Hormone (LH) - Females

Answer 2

Promotes maturation of the ovarian follicle, ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum

Question 3

Human Chronic Gonadotrophin Hormone (HCG) - Females

Answer 3

Is released if fertilisation occurs until the placenta is fully developed to release oestrogen and progesterone

Question 4

Oestrogen

Answer 4

Decreases FSH
Increases LH
Promotes sexual maturation at puberty

Question 5

Progesterone

Answer 5

Decreases LH
Prepares lining of the uterus for implantation

Question 6

Prolactin

Answer 6

Preparation and maintenance of milk production

Question 7

Oxytocin - Females

Answer 7

Promotes uterine contractions and movement of breast milk

Question 8

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - Males

Answer 8

Stimulates epithelial cells in the seminiferous tubules to undergo spermatogenesis

Question 9

Luteinising Hormone (LH) - Males

Answer 9

Stimulates interstitial cells in the testes to secrete testosterone

Question 10

Oxytocin - Males

Answer 10

Role in movement of sperm
Production of testosterone in the testes