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Hormones Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the master gland?

A

Pituitary gland

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2
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What gland releases adrenaline?

A

Adrenal

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3
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Where are oestrogen and progesterone produced?

A

The ovaries

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4
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Name the hormone that stimulates the growth of the follicle.

A

FSH Follicle stimulating hormone

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5
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What are the three functions of Oestrogen?

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Inhibits FSH, secondary sex characteristics and builds up the uterus lining.

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What is the function of LH (lutenising Hormone)?

A

Stimulates the release of an egg at day 14.

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7
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What causes progesterone to be released?

A

An empty follicle in the ovary

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8
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What is the role of progesterone?

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The maintain the uterus lining for the fertilised egg.

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9
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How does the combined contraceptive pill work?

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Provides you with low doses of oestrogen and progesterone which will inhibit FSH so no follicle will be released.

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