human reproduction hormones.

Question 1

define: secondary sexual characteristics.

Answer 1

characteristics that develop during puberty.

Question 2

define: ovulation.

Answer 2

release an egg from an ovary during menstrual cycle.

Question 3

define: menstrual cycle.

Answer 3

recurring process- 28 days- lining of uterus prepared for pregnancy.

Question 4

define: menstruation.

Answer 4

if implantation of the fertilised egg into the uterus lining doesn’t happen, lining is shed.

Question 5

examples of secondary sexual characteristics in males.

Answer 5

deepening of the voice.
increased muscle mass.
growth of testes and penis.

Question 6

examples of secondary sexual characteristics in females.

Answer 6

breasts enlarge.
hips widen.

Question 7

examples of secondary sexual characteristics in both males and females.

Answer 7

growth of body hair.
growth spurt.

Question 8

hormone produced: FSH (follicle stimulating hormone.) where is it produced and what role does it have?

Answer 8

pituitary gland.
causes an egg to mature in an ovary.
stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen.

Question 9

hormone produced: oestrogen LH ( luteinising hormone.) .where is it produced and what role does it have?

Answer 9

ovaries. pituitary gland.
repairs and thickens the uterus lining. triggers ovulation.

Question 10

hormone produced: progesterone. where is it produced and what role does it have?

Answer 10

ovaries.
maintains the lining of the uterus during the middle part of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.