Hormones in Human Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
During puberty what do hormones oestrogen and testosterone cause
A
secondary sex characteristics to develop
2
Q
What are the female secondary sex characteristics and what hormone brings about this change
A
OESTROGEN
breast grow
wider hips
ovulation starts ( release eggs)
3
Q
What are the male secondary sex characteristics and what hormone brings about this change
A
TESTOSTERONE
body hair growth
muscle growth increases
voice breaks
4
Q
Where is oestrogen produced
A
in the ovaries
5
Q
Where is testosterone produced
A
in the testes
6
Q
What are the 4 hormones in the menstrual cycle we need to know
A
FSH - follicle stimulating hormone
Oestrogen
LH
Progesterone
