Hormones In The Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

FSH

Answer 1

Follicle-stimulating hormone is made in the pituitary gland and stimulates the oestrogen and matures the egg

Question 2

LH

Answer 2

Luteinising hormone is made in the pituitary gland and stimulates the release of the egg, inhibits the release of FHS

Question 3

Oestrogen

Answer 3

Oestrogen is created in the ovaries and stimulates the development of lining

Question 4

Progesterone

Answer 4

Maintains the lining of the uterus and inhibits the release of FHS and LH