hormones in reproduction

Question 1

FSH

Answer 1

• produced in pituitary gland

- Causes an egg to mature in an ovary. Stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen

Question 2

LH

Answer 2

• produced in the pituitary gland

- Triggers ovulation (the release of a mature egg)

Question 3

Oestrogen

Answer 3

• ovaries
• Stops FSH being produced (so that only one egg matures in a cycle). Repairs, thickens and maintains the uterus lining. Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH.

Question 4

Progesterone

Answer 4

• ovaries

- Maintains the lining of the uterus