LH, FSH, estrogen, progesterone Flashcards
1
Q
how LH and FSH drives changes in the ovaries
A
rising levels of LH and FSH causes follicles to grow on the surface of the ovary
2
Q
how LH and FSH drives changes in the uterus
A
prevents more eggs from developing when the uterus is prepared to receive a fertilized egg
3
Q
ovulation is caused by a spike of
A
LH
4
Q
corpus luteum produces
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estrogen and progesterone
5
Q
how does progesterone drive changes in the uterus
A
progesterone facilitates in the regrowth of the uterine lining and inhibits in the release of more FSH and LH
6
Q
if no fertilized egg is implanted in the corpus lute, the decreasing levels of estrogen and progesterone causes..
A
the endometrium to degenerate
