hormonal control Flashcards
Which hormone is released by the hypothalamus to stimulate the pituitary gland?
A) LH
B) FSH
C) GnRH
D) Oestrogen
C) GnRH
What is the primary function of FSH in the menstrual cycle?
A) Stimulate ovulation
B) Trigger the release of progesterone
C) Stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles
D) Inhibit the release of LH
C) Stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles
What hormone triggers ovulation in the female menstrual cycle?
A) FSH
B) GnRH
C) Progesterone
D) LH
D) LH
Which structure forms from the Graafian follicle after ovulation?
A) Corpus luteum
B) Primordial follicle
C) Endometrium
D) Zona pellucida
A) Corpus luteum
What is the role of oestrogen during the first half of the menstrual cycle?
A) Stimulate the release of LH
B) Inhibit progesterone secretion
C) Stimulate the repair and development of the uterine lining
D) Trigger ovulation
C) Stimulate the repair and development of the uterine lining
Which hormone does the corpus luteum secrete after ovulation?
A) FSH
B) Oestrogen and progesterone
C) GnRH
D) Testosterone
B) Oestrogen and progesterone
Which of the following is an example of negative feedback in the menstrual cycle?
A) Oestrogen triggers the release of FSH
B) Progesterone inhibits the release of LH
C) LH stimulates the growth of follicles
D) GnRH stimulates the release of LH and FSH
B) Progesterone inhibits the release of LH
What does the surge in LH and FSH at mid-cycle cause?
A) Ovulation
B) Menstruation
C) Formation of the corpus luteum
D) Release of GnRH
A) Ovulation
How does oestrogen affect the secretion of FSH?
A) Stimulates its release
B) Inhibits its release
C) Has no effect
D) Stimulates progesterone release
B) Inhibits its release
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the thickening of the uterine lining after ovulation?
A) Oestrogen
B) LH
C) Progesterone
D) FSH
C) Progesterone
