Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What is the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis?
A
Hypothalamus releases GnRH which then stimulates anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH which then stimulates follicles in the ovaries.
2
Q
Where is oestrogen produced?
A
The theca granulosa cells which surround the follicles.
3
Q
What does oestrogen do?
A
Stimulates female secondary sex characteristics…
. Breast tissue development
. Growth and development of female sex organs
. Endometrium development
. Blood vessel development in uterus
4
Q
Where is progesterone produced from?
A
Corpus luteum after ovulation
5
Q
What is the role of progesterone?
A
Thickens cervical mucus
Increases the body temperature
Thickens and maintains the endometrium
6
Q
After how many weeks is progesterone produced by the placenta in gestation?
A
10 weeks
