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hormones Flashcards

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LH

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cause mature egg to be released

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oestrogen

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  • starts thickening of lining
  • stops FSH being produced (so 1 egg is produced)
  • stimulates pituitary gland to produce LH
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progesterone

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thickens lining of uterus and maintains it

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during pregnancy

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oestrogen + progesterone: maintain lining of uterus

oxytocin: induces birth

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FSH

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  • causes eggs to mature

- stimulates ovaries to release oestrogen

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Biology - 10 - Topic: D (6 decks)

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