Hormones

Question 1

FSH

Answer 1

Released in Pituitary Glands
Males; Stimulates Production of Sperm
Females: Stimulates development of egg follicles

Question 2

Lutenising Hormones

Answer 2

Released In pituitary Glands
Male: Stimulates secretion of testosterone
Female: Stimulates Ovulation & formation of corpus luteum

Question 3

Testosterone

Answer 3

Released in Testes
Stimulates sex drive & associated with aggression
Development of immature sperm cells to mature sperm cells

Question 4

Oestrogen

Answer 4

Secreted by mature follicles and corpus luteum
Responsible for growth and repair of endometrial lining
Stimulates release of FSH & LH

Question 5

Progesterone

Answer 5

Secreted By corpus luteum and Placenta
Responsible for maintance of endometrium
Inhibits release of LH

Question 6

Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG)

Answer 6

Secreted by cells after implantation and placenta
Maintains corpus luteum to enable it top continue to produce progesterone til placenta is formed

Question 7

Prolactin

Answer 7

Released BY pituitary glands
Maintains milk production through pregnancy
prepares breast for milk production

Question 8

Oxytocin

Answer 8

Released through pituitary glands
Stimulates uterine contraction at birth
produce the milk “let down response
Males:
assist in production of testosterone