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hormones Flashcards

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LH

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  • stimulates mature follicles to produce more oestrogen
  • inhibits LH and FSH
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GnRH

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-secreted by hypothalamus
-stimulates production of LH and FSH

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oestrogen

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  • rebuilds uterine lining after ovulation
    -stimulates release of LH by pituitary gland
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progesterone

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  • maintains uterus lining ready for a fertilised egg
  • inhibits production of FSH by the pituitary
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FSH

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stimulates one or more follicles whithin the ovary to mature

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