Human Reproduction Flashcards
During Puberty, Reproductive Hormones Cause Secondary Sexual Characteristics to __________.
Develop.
The Main Female Reproductive Hormone is Oestrogen, Produced by the ___________.
Ovaries.
What do Rising Oestrogen Levels in Girls Aged 8-14 Trigger?
- Growth Spurt.
- Growth of Hair and Pubic Hair.
- Breasts Develop.
- Brain Changes and Matures.
- The Menstrual Cycle Starts.
Every 28 Days, a Mature Egg is Released. This is Known as ______________.
Ovulation.
In the Menstrual Cycle, the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Causes the Eggs in the Ovary to ____________.
Mature.
In the Menstrual Cycle, Luteinising Hormone (LH) Stimulates the ___________ of the Egg at Ovulation.
Release.
In the Menstrual Cycle, Oestrogen and Progesterone Stimulate the Build-Up and Maintenance of the Uterus _________.
Lining.
Testosterone is the Main Male Reproductive Hormone Produced by the ________ and Stimulates Sperm Production.
Testes.