Hormonal Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
What hormone controls the uterine and ovarian cycles?
A
GnRH (Hypothalamus)
2
Q
What does GnRH cause the release of?
A
FSH and LH release from anterior pituitary
3
Q
What does FSH cause?
A
Follicle growth and estrogen secretion
4
Q
What does LH cause?
A
Follicle development and estrogen secretion
5
Q
What does high estrogen lead to?
A
LH surge that leads to ovulation.
6
Q
LH supporting Corpus Luteum leads to what?
A
Progesterone and estrogen secretion + Relaxin and inhibin secretion
